El Dorado Union High School District

4675 Missouri Flat Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667-6816
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

El Dorado Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 100 students in El Dorado Union High School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public charter schools in California.
Public Charter School in El Dorado Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,295 Schools
# Students
6,680 Students
652,011 Students
# Teachers
291 Teachers
30,487 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

El Dorado Union High School District, which is ranked #388 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#394 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of El Dorado Union High  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of El Dorado Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of El Dorado Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of El Dorado Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of El Dorado Union High  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
71 Students
3,077 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
503 Students
42,658 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,259 Students
350,261 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
54%
# Black Students
65 Students
46,117 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
4,378 Students
159,008 Students
% White Students
66%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
2,279 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
367 Students
42,779 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
52,165
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
43,128
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
42,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
43,214
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
42,634
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
43,184
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
50,617
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
53,623
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
53,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,603
64,060
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,700
59,540
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,714
52,614
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,663
51,150
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,453 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,450 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of El Dorado Union High  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of El Dorado Union High  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,453
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in El Dorado Union High  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,450
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in El Dorado Union High  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best El Dorado Union High School District Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Crest Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students

Recent Articles

College Board AP District Honor Roll Includes Public Schools Coast to Coast
College Board AP District Honor Roll Includes Public Schools Coast to Coast
The article highlights the College Board's AP District Honor Roll, recognizing school districts across the U.S. for increasing AP course participation and improving exam scores. It discusses the criteria for selection, the benefits of AP programs, and the impact on college readiness and educational equity.
Knowledge is Power Program: A Strong Model for Public Schools
Knowledge is Power Program: A Strong Model for Public Schools
As many traditional public schools struggle to close the achievement gap, Knowledge is Power Program schools seem to have the right formula for helping poverty-stricken and minority students achieve success. In this article, we examine how KIPP schools are making their sThis piece explores the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), a network of charter schools known for its success in improving academic outcomes for underserved students. It outlines KIPP's educational philosophy, teaching methods, and the program's impact on student achievement and college readiness.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: 08-12
  • Enrollment: 6,680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links