El Dorado High School
Tel:
(714) 986-7580
- El Dorado High School serves 1,955 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- El Dorado High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
El Dorado High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- El Dorado High School's student population of 1,955 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2006) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,955 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers |
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School Comparison
- El Dorado High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of El Dorado High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1827 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 53% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- El Dorado High School is a 9th–12th grade public high school located in Placentia, California. Established in 1967, EDHS is one of four high schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. The schools first graduating class was the class of 1969. The campus received a major renovation in 2002. The gymnasium is dedicated to Joe Raya who was the original athletics director. The theatre is dedicated to Mrs. Gai Jones, who directed the theatre department from 1967 to 2002. The campus is located at 1651 Valencia Avenue. The school is approximately 29 miles from downtown Los Angeles, 30 miles from the California coastline, and 7 miles from Disneyland.
- El Dorado is a nationally acclaimed school whose staff has received many awards. In 2004, Athletic director Karen Reclusado was selected as the CIF Southern Section Athletic Director of the Year. Librarian Linda Birtler was awarded the Orange County Department of Education's Outstanding Contribution to Education Award. El Dorado has also won the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award.
- Notable Alumni: Bret Boone - Retired Major League Baseball player, Class of 1987.
- Janet Evans - Olympic medal winning swimmer, Class of 1989.
- Jason Freese - Touring member of the band Green Day.
- John Mykkanen - Olympic medal winning swimmer, class of 1991.
- Phil Nevin - Major League Baseball player, Class of 1989.
- Dan Petry - Retired Major League Baseball pitcher, Class of 1976.
- Brett Tomko - Major League Baseball pitcher, Class of 1992.
- Deborah Voigt - World renown soprano opera singer, Class of 1978.
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to El Dorado High School is George Key (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brookhaven Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Placentia Brookhaven Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 533 students
0.3 miles
1851 N. Brookhaven Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7110 0.3 K-6 533 - Placentia Charles Wagner Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 463 students
0.3 miles
717 E. Yorba Linda Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7180 0.3 K-6 463 - Placentia Morse Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 475 students
0.6 miles
431 E. Morse Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-6300 0.6 K-6 475 - Placentia Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 709 students
0.8 miles
2151 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7480 0.8 7-8 709 - Placentia George Key Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 120 students
0.8 miles
710 E. Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170 0.8 K-12 120
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