Serving 1,220 students in grades 9-12, El Dorado High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Dorado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
El Dorado High School's student population of 1,220 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Dorado High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
46%
19%
White
36%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Dorado High School's ranking?
El Dorado High School is ranked #597 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are El Dorado High School often compared to?
El Dorado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkers Chapel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Dorado High School?
The graduation rate of El Dorado High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend El Dorado High School?
1,220 students attend El Dorado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of El Dorado High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Dorado High School?
El Dorado High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Dorado High School offer ?
El Dorado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is El Dorado High School part of?
El Dorado High School is part of El Dorado School District.
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