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#3886 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 41% in state

Oak Ridge High

High School · EL Dorado Union High · EL Dorado Hills, CA

An EL Dorado Union High high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1120 Harvard Way, EL Dorado Hills, CA 95762

  • Math 58% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+30.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation51.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.5:1
District spending per student$14,748
Chronic Absenteeism13%

Students at Oak Ridge High score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 65% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Oak Ridge High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average560/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$165,979

Median home value

$881,500

Median rent

$2,479/mo

College educated

58.6%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
51.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–121.3 mi144Compare →
Frederes HomeschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.6 mi6Compare →
District Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition2.8private3–122.0 mi41Compare →
Vista Del Lago HighEnrollment path unverified7.69–122.6 mi1,750Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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 Union High

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oak Ridge High is listed in El Dorado Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oak Ridge High

Oak Ridge High is a public high school in EL Dorado Hills, CA, part of EL Dorado Union High, serving approximately 2,375 students in grades 8th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,886 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Oak Ridge High

Sources:School's websiteWikipediaWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Oak Ridge High School is a public high school located in El Dorado Hills, California, approximately 20 miles east of Sacramento 3. The school operates under the governance of the El Dorado Union High School District 3. Established in 1980 with an initial enrollment of 222 students, the institution has grown significantly over time 3. As of the 2019–20 school year, the student population reached 2,470 3. Aaron Palm serves as the principal 3. The school's website provides information regarding registration, enrollment, student activities, and athletics 1. It also hosts resources for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, the library, and the College & Career Center 2. Additionally, the site features calendars for upcoming events and announcements relevant to the school community 1.
Sources (3)
  1. orhs.eduhsd.k12.ca.us
  2. web.archive.org
  3. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Ridge High

What grades does Oak Ridge High serve?

Oak Ridge High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Oak Ridge High?

Oak Ridge High has an enrollment of approximately 2,375 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge High?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge High is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Ridge High rank in CA?

Oak Ridge High ranks #3,886 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Oak Ridge High's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Ridge High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Oak Ridge High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Ridge High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oak Ridge High a charter school?

No, Oak Ridge High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oak Ridge High a Title I school?

No, Oak Ridge High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Ridge High?

8.5% of students at Oak Ridge High 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
2,375
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
El Dorado County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.0%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 95762)
47,262
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
45.5
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. 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 95762; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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