Cottonwood vs. El Dorado High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cottonwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
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Overview
Serving 2,798 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cottonwood ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,224 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
2,798 students
1,224 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4106 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4344 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
n/a
Graduation Rate
≥95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
319
-
Grade 1 Students
279
-
Grade 2 Students
244
-
Grade 3 Students
253
-
Grade 4 Students
253
-
Grade 5 Students
229
-
Grade 6 Students
204
-
Grade 7 Students
211
-
Grade 8 Students
191
-
Grade 9 Students
178
309
Grade 10 Students
172
337
Grade 11 Students
150
295
Grade 12 Students
115
283
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
72%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
