High Schools in Eugene School District 4J

The Eugene School District 4J in Oregon is home to 6 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with South Eugene High School consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state, while North Eugene High School struggles with lower test scores and proficiency rates.

South Eugene High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 7th out of 270 Oregon high schools in the 2024-2025 school year. It boasts the highest test scores, with 79.2% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 52.2% in Mathematics, and 69% in Science. In contrast, North Eugene High School has significantly lower academic performance, with only 36.1% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 21.9% in Mathematics, and 23.9% in Science.

The district-wide 4-year graduation rate is 81.8%, which is above the state average, but the chronic absenteeism rate across the high schools is relatively high, ranging from 34.3% to 34.3%. Socioeconomic factors also vary significantly, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 29.72% at South Eugene High School to 93.16% at Network Charter School. The differences in spending per student, from $11,688 at Twin Rivers Charter School to $20,978 at North Eugene High School, also raise questions about the relationship between funding and academic outcomes.