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El Dorado Union High

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 56.1/100

El Dorado Union High has 6 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 56.1/100 — 12.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Oak Ridge High at 78/100, where 41.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,483 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
56.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
54.6
23.1 – 77.7
Avg Exceeded %
23.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 6 ranked schools

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 54.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.9%, 6.8pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 6.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Oak Ridge High leads the district at 78 with 41.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in El Dorado Union High

1 Strong All-Around5 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
22.1%
White
64.3%
Asian
3.3%
Black
1.2%
Other
9.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
31%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

El Dorado Union High spends $11,483 per student in current expenditures — $3,332 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,483
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
6,846
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 1.2%
$11,344 → $11,483
Spending Efficiency
4.89
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 40%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$60,627–$126,306
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
281
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (6)

El Dorado Union High has 6 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.1 — 8.7 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 6 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Oak Ridge High with a Scope Score of 78 and 41.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScore
1Oak Ridge High
El Dorado Union High Strong All-Around
Strong
78/100
2Ponderosa High
El Dorado Union High Building Momentum
Solid
65/100
3El Dorado High
El Dorado Union High Building Momentum
Solid
59/100
4Union Mine High
El Dorado Union High Building Momentum
Solid
57/100
5Pacific Crest Academy
El Dorado Union High Building Momentum
Solid
55/100
6Independence Continuation
El Dorado Union High Building Momentum
Needs Support
23/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about El Dorado Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is El Dorado Union High a good school district?
El Dorado Union High has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.1/100, which is 12.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 23.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in El Dorado Union High?
The highest-scoring school in El Dorado Union High is Oak Ridge High with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 41.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does El Dorado Union High spend per student?
El Dorado Union High spends $11,483 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in El Dorado Union High?
Teacher salaries in El Dorado Union High range from $60,627–$126,306 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.