El Dorado High
Placentia, CA · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Regular public school · Magnet · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
161st of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 89%▲ Improving
1651 North Valencia Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580NCES ID 063066004757Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks El Dorado High 161st of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2015 to 90th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 476 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,009 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22.9% | 38.4% | ▲ 15.5 pts | |
| White | 64.2% | 37.8% | ▼ 26.4 pts | |
| Asian | 9.5% | 18.2% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 3.8% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.12M in zip 92870 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than El Dorado High
- #287Valencia HighPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.3 mi away287th of 1,528
ELA 68% ▼12 · Math 46% ▼5Compare - #1348El Camino Real Continuation HighPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.9 mi away1,348th of 1,528
ELA 12% ▼68 · Math 5% ▼46Compare - #24Troy HighFullerton Joint Union High · 2.1 mi away24th of 1,528
ELA 87% ▲7 · Math 78% ▲27Compare - #1346La Vista High (Continuation)Fullerton Joint Union High · 2.1 mi away1,346th of 1,528
ELA 13% ▼67 · Math 4% ▼47Compare - –La Sierra High (Alternative)Fullerton Joint Union High · 2.1 mi awayCompare
- –Brea Canyon High (Continuation)Brea-Olinda Unified · 2.9 mi awayCompare
- #227Brea Olinda HighBrea-Olinda Unified · 3 mi away227th of 1,528
ELA 69% ▼11 · Math 51% =Compare - #273Esperanza HighPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 3.4 mi away273rd of 1,528
ELA 71% ▼9 · Math 45% ▼6Compare
What school district is El Dorado High in?
El Dorado High is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district in Placentia, California.
Is El Dorado High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks El Dorado High 161st of 1,528 California high schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of El Dorado High?
Hispanic 38%, White 38%, Asian 18%, Two or more races 4% (2,009 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near El Dorado High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92870 is $1.12M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.