El Dorado High School is a public secondary school in El Dorado, Kansas, United States. It is operated by El Dorado USD 490 public school district, and serves students of grades 9 to 12. The school mascot is the Wildcat, and the school colors are red and black.
Serving 543 students in grades 9-12, El Dorado High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Dorado High serves the southern part of its school district in El Dorado, KS, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Dorado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
El Dorado High School's student population of 543 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every day with excellence!
School Rankings
El Dorado High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1185 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcat Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Dorado High School's ranking?
El Dorado High School is ranked #1185 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are El Dorado High School often compared to?
El Dorado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Circle High School, Flinthills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Dorado High School?
The graduation rate of El Dorado High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend El Dorado High School?
543 students attend El Dorado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of El Dorado High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Dorado High School?
El Dorado High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Dorado High School offer ?
El Dorado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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