At a glance
Reported students
1,998
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508.5
El Dorado High: 1,998 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
24.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,995
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.3:1
What the reported data says about El Dorado High
El Dorado High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Placentia. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified. NCES reports 1,998 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.9:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.1%) and White (34.1%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking El Dorado High
- 1How do the reported 24.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.1%
- Hispanic40.1%
- Black1.5%
- Asian19.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
22 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Yorba Linda High
High · Grades 09–12
1,631 reported students
Valencia High
High · Grades 09–12
2,411 reported students
Esperanza High
High · Grades 09–12
1,393 reported students
El Camino Real Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
142 reported students
Travis Ranch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,197 reported students
Kraemer Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
889 reported students
Public schools near El Dorado High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High High · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | 09–12 | 2,411 | 1.2 mi |
| El Camino Real Continuation High High · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | 09–12 | 142 | 1.9 mi |
| La Sierra High (Alternative) High · Fullerton Joint Union High | 09–12 | 236 | 2.2 mi |
| La Vista High (Continuation) High · Fullerton Joint Union High | 09–12 | 298 | 2.2 mi |
| Troy High High · Fullerton Joint Union High | 09–12 | 2,504 | 2.3 mi |
| Brea Canyon High (Continuation) High · Brea-Olinda Unified | 09–12 | 41 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about El Dorado High
What grades does El Dorado High serve?
El Dorado High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified.
How many students attend El Dorado High?
El Dorado High reported 1,998 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,995 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at El Dorado High?
The calculated ratio is 24.9:1, based on 1,998 students and 80.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is El Dorado High a public, charter, or magnet school?
El Dorado High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of El Dorado High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is El Dorado High in?
El Dorado High is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, based in Placentia, CA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near El Dorado High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Valencia High (1.2 mi), El Camino Real Continuation High (1.9 mi), La Sierra High (Alternative) (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.