El Dorado High vs Sky Mountain Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.8 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
Sky Mountain Charter
Placerville · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,511 students
| Measure | El Dorado High Placerville, California | Sky Mountain Charter Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #316 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #7123 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,135 | 2,511 |
| Enrollment | 1,135 | 2,511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 23% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Dorado High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 23%).
- •El Dorado High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 39%).
- •Sky Mountain Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 38%).
- •El Dorado High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 23.5).
- •Sky Mountain Charter is the larger school with 2,511 students compared with 1,135.
- •El Dorado High is a public school while Sky Mountain Charter 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 Sky Mountain Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are El Dorado High and Sky Mountain Charter?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado High: 1,135. Sky Mountain Charter: 2,511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado High and Sky Mountain Charter rank in California?
El Dorado High is 316th of 1,343 and Sky Mountain Charter is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).