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#1451 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 38% in state

Eldorado High School

High School · Eldorado Cusd 4 · Eldorado, IL

An Eldorado Cusd 4 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2200 Illinois Ave, Eldorado, IL 62930

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$17,459
Chronic Absenteeism36%

Students at Eldorado High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 17% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Eldorado 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,739/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eldorado), 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

$54,094

Median home value

$90,500

Median rent

$655/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Eldorado Cusd 4

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,459NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eldorado High School is listed in Eldorado CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eldorado High School

Eldorado High School is a public high school in Eldorado, IL, part of Eldorado Cusd 4, serving approximately 292 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,451 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eldorado High School

What grades does Eldorado High School serve?

Eldorado High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Eldorado High School?

Eldorado High School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldorado High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eldorado High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eldorado High School rank in IL?

Eldorado High School ranks #1,451 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Eldorado High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eldorado High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Eldorado High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eldorado High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eldorado High School a charter school?

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

Is Eldorado High School a Title I school?

No, Eldorado High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eldorado High School?

68.2% of students at Eldorado 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
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Saline County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.0%
Area population (ZIP 62930)
5,763
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
47
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 62930; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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