Below Average
#990 of 1,226 schools in OR
Willamette High School
High School · Bethel Sd 52 · Eugene, OR
A Bethel Sd 52 high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1801 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR 97402
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 13% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Willamette High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2020, to 13% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 29 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willamette 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- 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
$55,743
Median home value
$330,000
Median rent
$1,287/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97402; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalapuya High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| North Eugene High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,105 | Compare → |
| Looking Glass - River RoadPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–11 | 2.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Marist Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 385 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bethel Sd 52
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willamette High School is listed in Bethel SD 52; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willamette High School
Willamette High School is a public high school in Eugene, OR, part of Bethel Sd 52, serving approximately 1,474 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willamette High School
What grades does Willamette High School serve?
Willamette High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Willamette High School?
Willamette High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willamette High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willamette High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willamette High School rank in OR?
Willamette High School ranks #990 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Willamette High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willamette High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Willamette High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willamette High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Willamette High School a charter school?
No, Willamette High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willamette High School a Title I school?
No, Willamette High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willamette High School?
66.1% of students at Willamette 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
- 1,474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (541) 689-0731
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97402)
- 54,199
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 97402; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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