El Dorado High vs Pacific Crest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Dorado High
Placerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,135 students
Pacific Crest Academy
El Dorado · Charter high · Grades 9–12
117 students
| Measure | El Dorado High Placerville, California | Pacific Crest Academy El Dorado, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #316 of 1,343 | #60 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7123 of 16,910 | #2236 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,135 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 1,135 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 29.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 49.5% |
| city | Placerville | El Dorado |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Crest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 54.7).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 39%).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 66%).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 38%).
- •El Dorado High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 29.3).
- •El Dorado High is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 117.
- •El Dorado High is a public school while Pacific Crest Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pacific Crest Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Crest Academy ranks higher (74.5 vs 54.7 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 Pacific Crest Academy?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Placerville and El Dorado in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado High: 1,135. Pacific Crest Academy: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado High and Pacific Crest Academy rank in California?
El Dorado High is 316th of 1,343 and Pacific Crest Academy is 60th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).