Oak Ridge High School is a public high school in El Dorado Hills, California, United States, 20 miles east of Sacramento. It is part of the El Dorado Union High School District. Oak Ridge High School was established in 1980 with 222 students. As of the 2019–20 school year, Oak Ridge High School had 2,470 students.
Serving 2,375 students in grades 8-12, Oak Ridge High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oak Ridge High School's student population of 2,375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Ridge High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Ridge High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1390 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Ridge High School's ranking?
Oak Ridge High School is ranked #1390 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oak Ridge High School often compared to?
Oak Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ponderosa High School, Union Mine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oak Ridge High School?
2,375 students attend Oak Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Oak Ridge High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Ridge High School?
Oak Ridge High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Ridge High School offer ?
Oak Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Oak Ridge High School part of?
Oak Ridge High School is part of El Dorado Union High School District.
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