El Dorado High

1651 North Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870

1,998 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

El Dorado High School, located in Placentia, California, is a distinguished public secondary school serving the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus is frequently recognized for its rigorous academic programs, which include a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for higher education and competitive careers.

Beyond academics, El Dorado maintains a robust extracurricular culture, boasting successful athletic programs, award-winning performing arts departments, and various student-led organizations. The school is particularly noted for its focus on holistic student development, fostering an environment that encourages leadership, service, and civic engagement. As a cornerstone of the local Placentia community, El Dorado High School continues to uphold a long-standing reputation for excellence in both the classroom and the field.

1,998

Total Students

80.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Dorado High
Demographic	Student Count
White	682
Hispanic	801
Black	30
Asian	394
Two or More	74
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
801 (40.1%)
White
682 (34.2%)
Asian
394 (19.7%)
Two or More
74 (3.7%)
Black
30 (1.5%)
American Indian
10 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Phone:	(714)986-7580
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,998
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	516
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	194

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 522

Grade 10 520

Grade 11 523

Grade 12 433