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About EDHS

Front steps to the school

El Dorado High School

561 Canal Street, Placerville, CA 95667

About us

About us

El Dorado High School is a wonderful and exciting educational community.  Located in the heart of El Dorado County we overlook our county seat, the city of Placerville.  EDHS is one of the oldest schools in the county and has maintained a fine tradition of educational excellence since 1928. El Dorado High School offers an impressive amount of academic, career technical education courses, advanced placement courses, and a variety of student clubs. 
 
Mission/vision

Mission/vision

The mission of the El Dorado High School learning community is to offer engaging and rigorous educational opportunities for each student. Together, the school and the community provide and encourage a safe and healthy learning environment in order to promote both self-directed and collaborative learning among students. Educators, staff, parents, and other community members support each student’s success.