El Dorado Union High School District: El Dorado High School

The El Dorado Union High School District serves 6,561 students who enter high school from 12 feeder elementary districts.  Students are supported by approximately 634 employees.

School programs have a strong academic focus throughout a rigorous 4-year curriculum that includes emphasizing career paths for all students, opportunity programs for high-risk students, alternative education options for students with special needs, extensive Advanced Placement course offerings, and strong extra- and co-curricular programs.
 
The District has developed staffing standards for its comprehensive high schools, including a student-teacher ratio of 31.57:1 (varies by site), a student-counselor ratio of 402:1, and a student-assistant principal ratio of 553:1. Schools are provided with Health Services, including a Health Technician at each comprehensive site and a District school nurse, as well as a Library Media Center staffed by credentialed personnel.
 
Safe school environments are the standard, and a culture of friendliness exists between staff and students.

ecognizing the importance of staff development to quality education, the District strongly supports professional growth activities, including staff development days, school site-based training programs, attendance at conferences and seminars, and a Peer Assistance Review Program. The District has also committed both staff and financial resources to support technology in the classroom and throughout the District.
 
Because of the positive educational environment, the District has a stable staff with low turnover; most teachers leave the District due to retirement.