Very Good
#435 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 35% in state
Sheldon High School
High School · Eugene Sd 4j · Eugene, OR
An Eugene Sd 4j high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2455 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
- Math 36% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sheldon High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2020, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sheldon High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eugene), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,244
Median home value
$472,200
Median rent
$1,318/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
30.2%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looking Glass Pathways Girls ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Marist Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Looking Glass - River RoadPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–11 | 2.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Looking Glass New Roads SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 2.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Eugene Sd 4j
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #15 of 36
- District spending per student
- $16,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sheldon High School is listed in Eugene SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sheldon High School
Sheldon High School is a public high school in Eugene, OR, part of Eugene Sd 4j, serving approximately 1,521 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sheldon High School
What grades does Sheldon High School serve?
Sheldon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sheldon High School?
Sheldon High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheldon High School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sheldon High School rank in OR?
Sheldon High School ranks #435 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sheldon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheldon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sheldon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheldon High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sheldon High School a charter school?
No, Sheldon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sheldon High School a Title I school?
No, Sheldon High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheldon High School?
37.1% of students at Sheldon High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (541) 790-6600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97401)
- 48,186
- Area average commute
- 15.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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