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El Dorado High School

Summary:

El Dorado High School is a public high school in El Dorado, Arkansas, serving 1,303 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the El Dorado School District, which is ranked 127 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While El Dorado High School has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families, its academic performance is generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, Geometry, and Biology are all below the state averages. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($10,477) is lower than nearby schools like Junction City High School ($14,632) and Smackover High School ($10,276), and it has a relatively high student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.4 to 12.7 over the past three school years.

The analysis of El Dorado High School's data reveals that the school's statewide ranking has generally declined over the years, from 103 out of 267 Arkansas high schools in the 2014-2015 school year to 132 out of 305 in the 2023-2024 school year. This declining performance, along with the school's lower test scores and higher percentage of students from low-income families, suggests that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and improvements to support student success at El Dorado High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 690 S Timberlane
       El Dorado, AR  71730

(870) 864-5100

District: El Dorado School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,477 Help


Feeder schools for El Dorado High School:

Elementary:    Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
    Northwest Elementary School
    Yocum Elementary School
Middle:    Barton Junior High School
    Washington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  1,220

Racial breakdown:

African American:
45.9%
White:
35.8%
Hispanic:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details El Dorado High School ranks better than 56.7% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (45.9%), White (35.8%), Hispanic (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at El Dorado High School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at El Dorado High School is $10,477.
Schooldigger Rankings:

El Dorado High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks El Dorado High School 132nd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See El Dorado High School in the ranking list.)

El Dorado School District:

SchoolDigger ranks El Dorado School District 127th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for El Dorado High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.60 134th 232 42.2%
2007 40.91 152nd 258 41.1%
2008 39.69 162nd 256 36.7%
2009 43.30 150th 261 42.5%
2010 35.46 195th 262 25.6%
2011 49.45 138th 266 48.1%
2012 39.43 170th 266 36.1%
2013 35.07 200th 271 26.2%
2014 34.07 198th 268 26.1%
2015 47.72 103rd 267 61.4%
2016 47.14 142nd 269 47.2%
2017 34.41 190th 264 28.0%
2018 41.80 168th 263 36.1%
2019 44.25 174th 282 38.3%
2021 40.43 188th 290 35.2%
2022 51.64 130th 282 53.9%
2023 43.27 175th 295 40.7%
2024 51.61 132nd 305 56.7%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

El Dorado High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, January 28, 2011

Open Quote Advance placement classes to challange students interested in higher education. El Dorado Promise college scholorships for EHS graduates. New state of the art high school to open 2011. Endowed chairs at EHS in Math, Science, Literacy and Foreign Language. El Dorado Education Foundation and Murphy Education Program reward teachers and students for their achievements in the classroom. Competitive sports programs. All the tools necessary for success are in place at EHS for students (and parents) willing to put in the work. Close Quote



Enrollment information for El Dorado High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 605 461 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1066
1989 542 448 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 990
1990 515 446 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 961
1991 493 448 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1992 712 631 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1350
1993 717 593 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1321
1994 747 636 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1396
1995 692 744 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1446
1996 692 744 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1446
1997 700 751 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1461
1998 710 737 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1457
1999 680 761 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1456
2000 652 758 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1427
2001 618 741 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1375
2002 597 719 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1344
2003 597 719 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1344
2004 579 707 7 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1306
2005 613 725 11 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1372
2006 547 716 13 29 1 n/a n/a 0 1306
2007 558 749 14 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1355
2008 570 745 14 37 3 n/a n/a 0 1369
2009 601 746 16 38 1 n/a n/a 0 1402
2010 612 692 16 43 2 0 3 0 1368
2011 585 703 17 44 1 0 4 0 1354
2012 612 654 14 57 0 0 4 0 1341
2013 562 662 7 61 0 0 8 0 1300
2014 554 679 16 69 1 0 9 0 1328
2015 544 668 19 78 1 0 12 0 1322
2016 528 668 16 82 3 0 22 0 1319
2017 525 645 11 107 2 1 22 0 1313
2018 516 640 19 108 2 0 23 0 1308
2019 506 614 17 121 0 0 25 0 1283
2020 522 600 18 139 0 0 27 0 1306
2021 497 605 21 133 0 0 29 0 1285
2022 509 592 18 145 0 1 42 0 1307
2023 503 600 16 127 1 2 54 0 1303
2024 437 560 20 144 0 0 59 0 1220

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at El Dorado High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1066 71.0 15.0 n/a
1989 990 74.0 13.3 n/a
1990 961 71.0 13.5 18.1
1991 947 63.5 14.9 24
1992 1350 83.2 16.2 24.4
1993 1321 83.6 15.8 29.2
1994 1396 83.0 16.8 31.2
1995 1446 85.0 17.0 29.3
1996 1446 85.0 17.0 29.3
1997 1461 88.3 16.5 35.9
1998 1457 88.3 16.5 43.8
1999 1456 63.3 23.0 40.4
2000 1427 99.0 14.4 43.1
2001 1375 110.0 12.5 45.2
2002 1344 79.0 17.0 38.5
2003 1344 79.0 17.0 38.5
2004 1306 91.0 14.4 46.1
2005 1372 96.0 14.3 48.3
2006 1306 103.0 12.7 51.6
2007 1355 104.0 13.0 60.1
2008 1369 107.0 12.8 53.3
2009 1402 108.0 13.0 52.4
2010 1368 99.0 12.7 52
2011 1354 102.9 13.1 52.1
2012 1341 106.8 12.5 53.1
2013 1300 107.9 12.0 57.1
2014 1328 103.0 12.8 55.9
2015 1322 100.0 13.2 56
2016 1319 109.0 12.1 57.2
2017 1313 109.2 12.0 25.4
2018 1308 104.7 12.4 29.7
2019 1283 109.2 11.7 57.1
2020 1306 105.2 12.4 58.2
2021 1285 102.9 12.4 100
2022 1307 102.6 12.7 100
2023 1303 102.4 12.7 100
2024 1220 104.4 11.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio El Dorado High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1066 71.0 15.0 n/a
1989 990 74.0 13.3 n/a
1990 961 71.0 13.5 18.1
1991 947 63.5 14.9 24
1992 1350 83.2 16.2 24.4
1993 1321 83.6 15.8 29.2
1994 1396 83.0 16.8 31.2
1995 1446 85.0 17.0 29.3
1996 1446 85.0 17.0 29.3
1997 1461 88.3 16.5 35.9
1998 1457 88.3 16.5 43.8
1999 1456 63.3 23.0 40.4
2000 1427 99.0 14.4 43.1
2001 1375 110.0 12.5 45.2
2002 1344 79.0 17.0 38.5
2003 1344 79.0 17.0 38.5
2004 1306 91.0 14.4 46.1
2005 1372 96.0 14.3 48.3
2006 1306 103.0 12.7 51.6
2007 1355 104.0 13.0 60.1
2008 1369 107.0 12.8 53.3
2009 1402 108.0 13.0 52.4
2010 1368 99.0 12.7 52
2011 1354 102.9 13.1 52.1
2012 1341 106.8 12.5 53.1
2013 1300 107.9 12.0 57.1
2014 1328 103.0 12.8 55.9
2015 1322 100.0 13.2 56
2016 1319 109.0 12.1 57.2
2017 1313 109.2 12.0 25.4
2018 1308 104.7 12.4 29.7
2019 1283 109.2 11.7 57.1
2020 1306 105.2 12.4 58.2
2021 1285 102.9 12.4 100
2022 1307 102.6 12.7 100
2023 1303 102.4 12.7 100
2024 1220 104.4 11.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for El Dorado High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,232 (11.8%) $9,245 (88.2%) $10,477

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on El Dorado High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 282 High schoolsRanks 175th of 295 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English (El Dorado High School)50.444.2
 6.2%
   9th Grade English (El Dorado School District)50.444.2
 6.2%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (El Dorado High School)31.315.7
 15.6%
   9th Grade Math (El Dorado School District)31.315.7
 15.6%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (El Dorado High School)27.626.1
 1.5%
   9th Grade Science (El Dorado School District)27.626.1
 1.5%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (El Dorado High School)32.134
 1.9%
   9th Grade Reading (El Dorado School District)32.134
 1.9%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (El Dorado High School)54.352.5
 1.8%
   10th Grade English (El Dorado School District)54.352.5
 1.8%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (El Dorado High School)21.715.6
 6.1%
   10th Grade Math (El Dorado School District)21.715.6
 6.1%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (El Dorado High School)30.924.9
 6%
   10th Grade Science (El Dorado School District)30.924.9
 6%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (El Dorado High School)34.636.9
 2.3%
   10th Grade Reading (El Dorado School District)34.636.9
 2.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (El Dorado High School)14.213.9
 0.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (El Dorado School District)14.213.9
 0.3%
11th Grade English (El Dorado High School)4335.5
 7.5%
   11th Grade English (El Dorado School District)4335.5
 7.5%
11th Grade Reading (El Dorado High School)25.526
 0.5%
   11th Grade Reading (El Dorado School District)25.526
 0.5%
11th Grade Science (El Dorado High School)19.217.9
 1.3%
   11th Grade Science (El Dorado School District)19.217.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students12831303
 1.6%
African American614600
 2.3%
American Indian01
Asian1716
 5.9%
Hispanic121127
 5%
Pacific Islander02
White506503
 0.6%
Two or More Races2554
 116%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%100%
 42.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Dorado High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,220 students attended El Dorado High School.

El Dorado High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
Elementary : Northwest Elementary School
Elementary : Yocum Elementary School
Middle : Barton Junior High School
Middle : Washington Middle School

Students at El Dorado High School are 46% African American, 36% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

El Dorado High School ranks 132nd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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