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 3,099 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 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,195 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
3,099 students
1,195 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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
386
-
Grade 1 Students
280
-
Grade 2 Students
293
-
Grade 3 Students
258
-
Grade 4 Students
268
-
Grade 5 Students
273
-
Grade 6 Students
239
-
Grade 7 Students
228
-
Grade 8 Students
207
-
Grade 9 Students
182
270
Grade 10 Students
176
305
Grade 11 Students
178
310
Grade 12 Students
131
310
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
27%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
70%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
1%
