South Eugene High School

400 E 19th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,505 students in grades 9-12, South Eugene High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,505 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in OR)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

South Eugene High School's student population of 1,505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,505 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Eugene High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Eugene High School is 0.50, 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)
#83 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Eugene High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Eugene 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.
70-74%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Eugene 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.
69%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Eugene 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
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Eugene High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Eugene High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Eugene High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Eugene 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%
Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Eugene High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of South Eugene High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Eugene High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Eugene High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Eugene 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 South Eugene High School's ranking?
South Eugene High School is ranked #83 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are South Eugene High School often compared to?
South Eugene High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheldon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Eugene High School?
The graduation rate of South Eugene High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend South Eugene High School?
1,505 students attend South Eugene High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of South Eugene High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does South Eugene High School offer ?
South Eugene High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Eugene High School part of?
South Eugene High School is part of Eugene SD 4j School District.
In what neighborhood is South Eugene High School located?
South Eugene High School is located in the Amazon neighborhood of Eugene, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Amazon.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,505 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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