El Dorado High School is an accredited comprehensive public secondary school located in El Dorado, Arkansas, United States. The high school serves students in grades 9 through 12 for the community of El Dorado and surrounding unincorporated communities in Union County, Arkansas.
Serving 1,235 students in grades 9-12, El Dorado High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Dorado High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in El Dorado, AR, covering approximately 273.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 20-30 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Dorado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
El Dorado High School's student population of 1,235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,235 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Dorado High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Dorado High School's ranking?
El Dorado High School is ranked #720 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are El Dorado High School often compared to?
El Dorado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkers Chapel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Dorado High School?
The graduation rate of El Dorado High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend El Dorado High School?
1,235 students attend El Dorado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of El Dorado High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Dorado High School?
El Dorado High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Dorado High School offer ?
El Dorado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is El Dorado High School part of?
El Dorado High School is part of El Dorado School District.
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