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El Dorado High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1651 Valencia Ave,
Placentia, CA
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Carey Cecil
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A
A-
C
B+
A
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.61
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Reading Proficiency
80%
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Math Proficiency
51%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
80
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Full Time Teachers
80
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Teachers in First or Second Year
1.4%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
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Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
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Number of AP Courses
22
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AP Pass Rate
93.7%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Average
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
24.8%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
16%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
668:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.3%
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Female
48.6%
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Hispanic
40.1%
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White
34.2%
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Asian
17%
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Two or more races
3.7%
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Filipino
2.8%
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Black
1.5%
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Native American
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#23
Best Magnet HS in California
#167
Best Public HS in California
#203
Best College Prep Public HS in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
421 Students
California State University, Fullerton
404 Students
University of California - Irvine
386 Students
University of California - San Diego
348 Students
San Diego State University
286 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
268 Students
Cal Poly
267 Students
University of California - Berkeley
260 Students
California State University - Long Beach
241 Students
University of Southern California
207 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
225 Students
Psychology
176 Students
Biology
144 Students
Nursing
89 Students
Marketing
71 Students
Political Science and Government
70 Students
Chemistry
70 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
61 Students
Communications
57 Students
Computer Science
53 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/6/2025
El Dorado High School, has been a very positive experience. I always feel supported and feel ready for the future. The counselors are amazing, and teachers only want the best for you.
9/29/2025
El Dorado has the best school spirit I have ever experienced. Each student and teacher takes pride in their school spirit and it makes for a great community. School Spirit is El Dorado's best quality and definitely the best part of my high school experience.
12/10/2024
EDHS is such a warm and welcoming school that has a significant focus on the culture and general community it provides to students. Theres activities hosted by ASB almost every day it seems and its so fun being a student here. While the student body generally isn't very tolerable of people that stand outside the norm, its still a relatively welcoming place for all.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/17/2026
Yorba Linda stands at the top with the best schools in California, offering exceptional academics, committed teachers, and consistently outstanding results. The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District delivers a level of quality that is evident across every campus, from elementary through high...
3/27/2023
Extremely dangerous school environment. There is a lot of drug abuse and poor parental environment. The school officials do very little to help you. Sending my child here was the worst mistake of my life and really ruined their life.
7/15/2018
I'm basing my responses during my high school years there...1984-1988 and can say without a doubt , the students, the curriculum , and teacher's are what made it great. My French teacher was the highlight of my high school years, and because of her I've excelled with other languages, and have had th...
6/2/2018
I really like EDHS! Great teachers, and a comfortable environment to learn in. I'm having a better high school experience than my friends who chose surrounding high schools in the area.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$540K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
79
Average Home Value
$1,122,396
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
38%
Average Household Income
$131,503
% of College Grads
40.1%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,831 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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- 1-2 Baths
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- 1 Bath
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- 1 Bath
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$1,999 - $3,308 per month
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- 1-2 Baths
- 550+ Sq Ft
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- Pines Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 710+ Sq Ft
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$2,563 per month
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- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 543+ Sq Ft
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- Tribeca Apartmens
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Parks in this Area
Tri-City Park
- Fishing
- Grills
- Lake
Parque De Los Vaqueros
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Trails
Placentia Champions Sports
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Parque Del Arroyo Verde
- Grills
- Trails
- Playground
Sante Fe Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Tuffree Hill Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Goldenrod Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
George J Koch Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
McFadden Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
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El Dorado High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Placentia, CA, in the Placentia neighborhood, and is served by the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,998 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. El Dorado High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,122,396. Discover additional schools in the area, like George Key School, Valencia High School, Brea Canyon High School, and more. Learn more about what Placentia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near El Dorado High School.