Very Good
#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
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Students at South Eugene High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Looking Glass New Roads SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Looking Glass Riverfront School & Career CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.6 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Looking Glass Center Point SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
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%
- Phone
- (541) 790-8000
- 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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