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El Dorado High

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · Orange County · 1651 North Valencia Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870-3030

(714) 986-7580

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9/10
#155
Rank 155 out of 1,227
Top 13%
English Language Arts9/10 · #146 · 88th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #166 · 87th percentile
Science9/10 · #193 · 85th percentile

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School Overview

El Dorado High sits in the heart of Placentia, a quieter, more residential corner of Orange County where tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community give it a small-town feel despite being minutes from everything the region has to offer. Academics here are genuinely solid across the board — English, math, and science scores all land in the upper tier statewide — making it a great fit for families who want rigorous coursework without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some neighboring districts. It's the kind of school that tends to appeal to parents who value consistency and a well-rounded high school experience, and the Placentia-Yorba Linda district's reputation for stability only adds to the appeal.

Student Demographics

470 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
184 (39%)
White
170 (36%)
Asian
82 (17%)
Multiple Races
20 (4%)
Filipino
10 (2%)
Other
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners21 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged157 (33%)
Students with Disabilities39 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,998
Enrollment
79.9
Teachers (FTE)
25:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
29.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

22
AP Courses
offered
30.1%
AP Participation
of students
613
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Golden Hawks · CIF Southern Section

29
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BandBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #507 · 77th percentile

172 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found