El Dorado High School

El Dorado High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
561 Canal St,  Placerville, CA
El Dorado Union High School District
3.7
3.0
1,214 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chas Prior
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
73%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
12.1%
State Average
19.4%
Science
11.3%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
393:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48%
White
62.7%
Hispanic
27%
Two or more races
6.7%
Native American
1.1%
Filipino
<1%
Asian
<1%
Black
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

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 - Davis 143 Students
California State University - Sacramento 128 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 106 Students
Cal Poly 99 Students
San Diego State University 94 Students
Folsom Lake College 94 Students
University of California - San Diego 90 Students
San Francisco State University 85 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 81 Students
University of California - Berkeley 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 62 Students
Business 60 Students
Biology 51 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Environmental Science 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Criminology 18 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17 Students
Education 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 193 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/22/2025
I had a pretty good experience going to El Dorado High School throughout my four years of attending. Everyone there is super helpful and kind and the school is the type of school to know everyone and look after everyone. I wouldn't say there was much bad things about it honestly. Overall good people, good education that made me feel ready for my future.
5.0 Senior
10/27/2016
Being a senior at El Dorado High School is great. They have great variety of classes including a lot of APS. They also have a senior driven Natural Resources program where you design and carry out a natural resource science experiment. I am part of this program and it has brought me closer to my school and the student body. They also have a great automotive program and a nice VAPA department with an especially great drama program. The school combines old and new buildings that make it one of a kind.
4.0 NicheUser
9/20/2016
My experience at this school was overall pretty good. I liked attending the football games, student rallies and my classes. What makes this school unique is the fact the students and faculty members are so accepting of different people/cultures and do their best to help people on personal levels.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/19/2024
My daughter is an Italian exchange student who now attends El Dorado High School, and from her evaluations I can tell that the teachers and everyone who works in the school and offices help her every day.They have welcomed her with affection and are really understanding.All the teachers care about h...
1.0 parent
12/2/2022
Bad teachers and staff. Vice principles are not understanding would not recommend to anyone.
2.0 parent
8/30/2021
The New Principle is Lousy and unimpressionable.
1.0 parent
12/13/2018
Very disappointing. EDHS is my alma mater and I had high hopes and enthusiasm just to be strongly disappointed by the lack of structure, team building and communication with parents.

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El Dorado High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Placerville, CA, in the Placerville neighborhood, and is served by the El Dorado Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,214 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. El Dorado High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $596,172. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence High School, El Dorado Adventist School, American River Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Placerville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near El Dorado High School.

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