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#311 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 25% in state

South Eugene High School

High School · Eugene Sd 4j · Eugene, OR

An Eugene Sd 4j high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 E 19th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

  • Math 52% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 79% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.2% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.2% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+36.2 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation25.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$16,580
Chronic Absenteeism46.3%

Students at South Eugene High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency79%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South Eugene 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 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 94Biker’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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
25.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·275 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·29 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Network Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.37–120.6 mi117Compare →
Looking Glass New Roads SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated10–121.4 mi8Compare →
Looking Glass Riverfront School & Career CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated10–121.6 mi29Compare →
Looking Glass Center Point SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–121.8 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Eugene Sd 4j

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#11 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

South Eugene High School is listed in Eugene SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Eugene High School

South Eugene High School is a public high school in Eugene, OR, part of Eugene Sd 4j, serving approximately 1,484 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Eugene High School

What grades does South Eugene High School serve?

South Eugene High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend South Eugene High School?

South Eugene High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,484 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Eugene High School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Eugene High School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Eugene High School rank in OR?

South Eugene High School ranks #311 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is South Eugene High School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Eugene High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 South Eugene High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Eugene High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Eugene High School a charter school?

No, South Eugene High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Eugene High School a Title I school?

No, South Eugene High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Eugene High School?

29.7% of students at South Eugene 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
1,484
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Lane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.3%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 97401)
48,186
Area average commute
15.1 min
Area median age
30.3
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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