Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School vs. El Dorado High School
Should I attend Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School or El Dorado High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School
5101 Garden Valley Rd.
Garden Valley, CA 95633
Garden Valley, CA 95633
Rating
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
n/a
El Dorado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 493 students in grades 7-12, Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,214 students in grades 9-12, El Dorado High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
493 students
1,214 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2594 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1574 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
60%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
86
-
Grade 8 Students
81
-
Grade 9 Students
89
362
Grade 10 Students
89
332
Grade 11 Students
79
267
Grade 12 Students
69
253
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
3%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
25%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
81%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
