Very Good
#262 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 25% in state
EL Dorado High School
High School · EL Dorado School District · EL Dorado, AR
A high school in EL Dorado, AR where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
690 S TIMBERLANE, EL Dorado, AR 71730
- Math 29% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at EL Dorado High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where EL Dorado High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Dorado), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,845
Median home value
$123,200
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Parkers Chapel High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 2.7 mi | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
EL Dorado School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Dorado High School is listed in EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Dorado High School
EL Dorado High School is a public high school in EL Dorado, AR, part of EL Dorado School District, serving approximately 1,220 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Dorado High School
What grades does EL Dorado High School serve?
EL Dorado High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend EL Dorado High School?
EL Dorado High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado High School?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Dorado High School rank in AR?
EL Dorado High School ranks #262 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is EL Dorado High School's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Dorado High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at EL Dorado High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Dorado High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is EL Dorado High School a charter school?
No, EL Dorado High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Dorado High School a Title I school?
No, EL Dorado High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Dorado High School?
100.0% of students at EL Dorado High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (870) 864-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71730)
- 29,187
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71730; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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