Type Public high school Principal Martín Sandoval Athletics conference NMAA, 6A Dist. 2 Mascot Golden Eagles | Established 1970 Enrollment 2,362 Phone +1 505-296-4871 Number of students 2,362 | |
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Color(s) Texas Orange, Gold, White Address 11300 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, USA District Albuquerque Public Schools Similar Eldorado High School, Sandia High School, La Cueva High School, West Mesa High School, Volcano Vista High School | ||
Eldorado High School is a public 9–12 high school located in northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico within the Albuquerque Public Schools District.
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School grade
The NMPED (New Mexico Public Education department) replaced the "No child left behind act" and AYP testing with a new school grading formula, which took effect for the 2010–11 school years. The grade is calculated usung many forms of testing, and includes graduation rates.
Athletics
After the 2014 realignment, Eldorado competes in the New Mexico Activities Association 6A-District 2, along with Sandia High School, La Cueva High School, Manzano High School and Highland High School. Eldorado's mascot is the Golden Eagles and has nineteen teams participating in twelve boys and girls sports; Eldorado's main rival is La Cueva High School.
Notable alumni
Band
The Eldorado Marching Band is directed by Brad Dubbs and Stephen Snowden and is ranked first overall in Albuquerque competitions, ranked fourth in the New Mexico state competitions, and ranked 176th in the USA (current in 2014). The average band roster contains around 130 students; and was selected to be the New Mexico Honor Band in 2012.