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Enrollment
1,235
High
DISTRICT 654 · STATE 510
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 050568000274
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL
2000 WILDCAT DRIVE, EL DORADO, AR 71730 · (870) 864-5100 · Union County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,235 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 54% of Arkansas public high schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Arkansas public high schools
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
134 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 8.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 70%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 308 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 298 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 309 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 319 | 26% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
ATLAS 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3+4)English Language Arts
31.2%
AR avg 34.9% . +1.8pp since 2023
What this means: On the ATLAS, Arkansas's statewide test, about 31 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Arkansas average is about 35 of 100. Reading and writing scores are up about 2 points since 2023.
ATLAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31.2% |
| 2023-24 | 29.4% |
% Proficient (Level 3+4), all students and all tested grades.
Source: ATLAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 31.2% | #131 of 280 ▲ 18 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,235 | #24 of 310 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.2:1 | #137 of 245 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.7% | #13 of 246 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.6% | #99 of 133 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,235
-50 (-4%) vs 2020
+30% since 1990-91, when it was 947
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
was 12.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,235 | 133.9 | 9.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,220 | 104.4 | 11.7:1 | 100% (1,220) |
| 2022-23 | 1,303 | 102.5 | 12.7:1 | 100% (1,303) |
| 2020-21 | 1,285 | 102 | 12.6:1 | 100% (1,285) |
| 2017-18 | 1,308 | 104.8 | 12.5:1 | 30% (388) |
| 2015-16 | 1,319 | 108 | 12.2:1 | 57% (754) |
| 2010-11 | 1,354 | 102 | 13.3:1 | 52% (706) |
| 2000-01 | 1,375 | 110 | 12.5:1 | 45% (622) |
| 1990-91 | 947 | 63 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL.
About EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL
This page covers EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL, a high-enrollment high school in EL DORADO, Arkansas. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 1,235 students enrolled. The average among high schools in Arkansas is roughly 510 students; this school is 142% larger than that.
The district, EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT, operates 6 schools serving 3,921 students.
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has no majority group, and Black students are the largest at 45%. After that, the student body is 37% White, 12% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. Among all residents of Union County, the Black share is about 32%. EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL has a diversity index of 65%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL counts 133.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 9.2 students for each one. High schools in Arkansas average about 8.8:1, a similar figure.
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL is graded B- by allk12, scoring above 54% of Arkansas public high schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Union County show that median household income is about $55,259, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL is one of 15 public schools in Union County, which together enroll about 6,933 students.
YOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located about 1.3 miles from EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL. Other public schools within five miles: 7.
Locale: Town: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in a town far from an urbanized area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count declined from 1,285 to 1,235. Federal data show the ratio falling from 12.6:1 to 9.2:1.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Union County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,900
Census ACS
Median income
$55,259
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
6,933 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT
- WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 581 students
- YOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 580 students
- BARTON JR. HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 540 students
- HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 508 students
- NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 477 students
Other schools in EL DORADO
- WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 581 students
- YOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 580 students
- BARTON JR. HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 540 students
- HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 508 students
- PARKERS CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 491 students
- NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 477 students
Other El Dorado High schools
4 other US public schools in 4 states are named El Dorado High. EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL is the 3rd largest of the 5.
- El Dorado High SchoolEL PASO, TX · 2,109 students
- El Dorado HighPlacentia, CA · 1,998 students
- El Dorado HighPlacerville, CA · 1,135 students
- El Dorado HighEl Dorado, KS · 543 students
Nearby schools
- YOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.3 mi · 580
- BARTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL1.8 mi · 540
- NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.2 mi · 477
- HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.4 mi · 508
- WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL2.7 mi · 581
- PARKERS CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL2.7 mi · 356
Frequently asked questions
About EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL?
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,235 students in grades 09-12.
Is EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 9.2:1 students per teacher at EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL?
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 37% White, 12% Hispanic, 45% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL?
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT in Union County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.