Summary:
El Dorado, California, is served by four public schools—two high schools and two elementary/middle schools—enrolling over 1,500 students across diverse district models, from traditional to charter programs.
Among the high schools, Pacific Crest Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, including the highest English test scores and a perfect 0% dropout rate, while Union Mine High has a higher chronic absenteeism rate. For younger students, Charter Home Study Academy excels in science and has exceptional student attendance, whereas Charles F. Brown Elementary receives the most funding per student but shows the lowest math proficiency.
Key takeaways for parents include noting that smaller schools like Pacific Crest Academy achieve high graduation rates, and charter models can deliver strong results at lower cost. Mathematics is an area for improvement across all schools compared to English. The data suggests that factors like attendance and school type significantly influence outcomes, with schools in the El Dorado Union High and El Dorado County Office of Education districts showing varied performance profiles.
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