Sheldon High School

2455 Willakenzie Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,525 students in grades 9-12, Sheldon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,525 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in OR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sheldon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sheldon High School's student population of 1,525 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,525 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sheldon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheldon High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#263 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sheldon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sheldon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sheldon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
15%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sheldon High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
3%
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White
67%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sheldon High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Sheldon High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Sheldon High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sheldon High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sheldon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheldon High School's ranking?
Sheldon High School is ranked #263 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sheldon High School often compared to?
Sheldon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Eugene High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheldon High School?
The graduation rate of Sheldon High School is 87%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sheldon High School?
1,525 students attend Sheldon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sheldon High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Sheldon High School offer ?
Sheldon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheldon High School part of?
Sheldon High School is part of Eugene SD 4j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,525 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 87% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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