Sheldon High School
Sheldon High School serves 1,503 students in grades 9-12.
Sheldon High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sheldon High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sheldon High School's student population of 1,503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,503 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sheldon High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,200 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sheldon High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #146 out of 1200 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 71% | 62% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.56 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Eugene 4j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sheldon High School is Network Charter School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Monroe Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Buena Vista Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Eugene Buena Vista Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 459 students10
0.2 miles
1500 Queens Way
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6500 0.2 K-5 459 - Eugene Monroe Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 545 students10
0.5 miles
2800 Bailey Ln
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6300 0.5 6-8 545 - Eugene Cal Young Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 531 students10
0.9 miles
2555 Gilham Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6400 0.9 6-8 531 - Eugene Holt Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 585 students10
1.1 miles
770 Calvin St
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6100 1.1 K-5 585 - Eugene Gilham Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 560 students10
1.4 miles
3307 Honeywood St
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6200 1.4 K-5 560
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