Eldorado High School is a public high school in Clark County, Nevada, United States. The school is a part of the Clark County School District, located in Sunrise Manor, an unincorporated area on the northeast part of the Las Vegas Valley, south of Nellis Air Force Base.
Serving 2,046 students in grades 9-12, Eldorado High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,046 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eldorado High School's student population of 2,046 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,046 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
'Our School, Our Journey'
School Rankings
Eldorado High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eldorado High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#642 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
76%
45%
Black
10%
12%
White
8%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eldorado High School's ranking?
Eldorado High School is ranked #642 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eldorado High School?
The graduation rate of Eldorado High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Eldorado High School?
2,046 students attend Eldorado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Eldorado High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eldorado High School?
Eldorado High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Eldorado High School offer ?
Eldorado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eldorado High School part of?
Eldorado High School is part of Clark County School District.
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