Sheldon High School serves 1,427 students in grades 9-12.
Sheldon High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sheldon High School's student population of 1,427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheldon High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sheldon High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 740 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #47 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheldon High School?
The graduation rate of Sheldon High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sheldon High School?
1,427 students attend Sheldon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sheldon High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 is the student:teacher ratio of Sheldon High School?
Sheldon High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
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 School District 4j.
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