El Dorado High vs Valencia High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Dorado High
Placentia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,998 students
Valencia High
Placentia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,411 students
| Measure | El Dorado High Placentia, California | Valencia High Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 1,343 | #428 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5036 of 16,910 | #8751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,998 | 2,411 |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | 2,411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Dorado High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 48.6).
- •El Dorado High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •El Dorado High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •El Dorado High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 67.3%).
- •Valencia High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.0).
- •Valencia High is the larger school with 2,411 students compared with 1,998.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is El Dorado High better than Valencia High?
On the Success Index (US), El Dorado High ranks higher (63.0 vs 48.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are El Dorado High and Valencia High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado High: 1,998. Valencia High: 2,411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado High and Valencia High rank in California?
El Dorado High is 201st of 1,343 and Valencia High is 428th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).