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Sheldon High School

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Sheldon High School ranks 43 rd of 270 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

43^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 270 Oregon High Schools

Better than 84% of Oregon high schools

Summary

Sheldon High School is a public high school in Eugene, Oregon, serving 1,521 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Eugene School District 4J, which is ranked 20 out of 140 districts in the state, Sheldon High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Oregon over the past decade.

Sheldon High School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages in standardized tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking highly for male students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Sheldon High School maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 79% to 82.6% in recent years, which is on par with or slightly above the district and state averages.

While Sheldon High School's academic achievements are noteworthy, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 34.3% to 45.4% in recent years. Compared to other high schools in the area, Sheldon's performance stands out, with South Eugene High School ranking among the top 7 high schools in the state and outperforming Sheldon in several academic metrics. In contrast, North Eugene High School and the local charter schools generally perform below Sheldon High School. The school's strong academic outcomes and dedicated resources, with a per-student spending of $19,000 to $20,000, contribute to its status as a standout institution within the Eugene School District 4J.

1,462

Students ?

20.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,148

Per pupil spending ?

64.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2455 Willakenzie Rd
Eugene, OR 97401-4898

(541) 790-6600

District: Eugene School District 4J

Feeder schools for Sheldon High School:

Elementary:	Gilham Elementary School
	Holt Elementary School
	Willagillespie Elementary School
Middle:	Cal Young Middle School
	Monroe Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.6%

Hispanic:

17.7%

Two or more races:

9.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2014 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oregon average (45% vs 33% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Oregon high schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg40%

Oregon avg33%

43^rd of 270

Oregon public high schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4High Schools in the Eugene School District 4J

20^th of 140Eugene School District 4J among Oregon districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	78.7	43 of 270	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	72.2	55 of 268	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	87.9	26 of 258	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	77.8	41 of 241	83.0%	★★★★☆
2019	81.8	33 of 266	87.6%	★★★★☆
2018	78.1	48 of 283	83.0%	★★★★☆
2017	81.4	42 of 283	85.2%	★★★★☆
2016	86.3	24 of 292	91.8%	★★★★★
2015	86.3	19 of 292	93.5%	★★★★★
2014	76.4	53 of 301	82.4%	★★★★☆
2013	78.2	41 of 303	86.5%	★★★★☆
2012	78.3	41 of 308	86.7%	★★★★☆
2011	79.2	42 of 299	86.0%	★★★★☆
2010	82.3	26 of 285	90.9%	★★★★★
2009	86.8	19 of 263	92.8%	★★★★★
2008	85.8	20 of 249	92.0%	★★★★★
2007	86.5	23 of 244	90.6%	★★★★★
2006	80.1	32 of 235	86.4%	★★★★☆
2005	87.0	19 of 231	91.8%	★★★★★
2004	83.8	21 of 225	90.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2018	63.3	12 of 31	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	72.9	13 of 37	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.5	14 of 43	67.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	50.5	90 of 211	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.7	32 of 213	85.0%	★★★★☆
2023	85.1	21 of 200	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	82.6	26 of 194	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	63.2	70 of 199	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.6	50 of 251	80.1%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	76.7	12 of 75	84.0%	★★★★☆
2022	75.2	16 of 57	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	56.8	21 of 46	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.2	23 of 43	46.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	60.5	41 of 138	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	63.6	32 of 132	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.3	23 of 134	82.8%	★★★★☆
2022	57.7	35 of 123	71.5%	★★★★☆
2019	51.6	63 of 144	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.6	39 of 156	75.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	73.9	23 of 166	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	83.2	18 of 170	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	90.5	14 of 224	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	78.2	40 of 241	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	68.8	52 of 229	77.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.1	47 of 254	81.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	88.8	21 of 237	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	63.3	63 of 216	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	12 of 214	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	69.7	41 of 200	79.5%	★★★★☆
2019	87.5	14 of 206	93.2%	★★★★★
2018	79.2	41 of 250	83.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2024	89.0	6 of 68	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	92.3	2 of 69	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	79.7	7 of 47	85.1%	★★★★☆
2019	62.2	26 of 66	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	83.5	12 of 98	87.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2019	63.9	22 of 98	77.6%	★★★★☆
2018	59.6	37 of 132	72.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	81.7	35 of 250	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	64 of 244	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	84.5	26 of 237	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	33 of 228	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	82.1	31 of 245	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	75.2	52 of 266	80.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2024)91st percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)91st percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)86th percentile~ school

White (2025)86th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2023)84th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2019)78th percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2025)70th percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2023)65th percentile-25 vs school

African American (2018)61st percentile-22 vs school

Female (2025)57th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%+7 vs state

Science48%+16 vs state

Mathematics36%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)		OSAS Mathematics (2025)		OSAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sheldon High School	Public	9-12	2455 Willakenzie Rd	Eugene	97401	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 790-6600	1,462	73	20.0	64.8%	974 (66.6%)	28 (1.9%)	259 (17.7%)	40 (2.7%)	13 (0.9%)	9 (0.6%)	138 (9.4%)	78.7	43^rd of 270 public high schools	84.1%		72.2	55^th of 268 public high schools	79.5%	12		51.4		35.7	48.1	$19,148	$1,170	$17,978
Martin Luther King Junior Education Center	Public	6-12	2727 Martin Luther King Jr Blv	Eugene	97401	Lane County	Lane Education Service District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 682-4715	7	2	3.5		3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (28.6%)								(n/a)
Willamette Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	380 Q St Ste 13	Springfield	97477	Lane County	Springfield School District 19	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 246-2840	258	9	28.6	102.3%	183 (70.9%)	2 (0.8%)	52 (20.2%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)	8.2	263^rd of 270 public high schools	2.6%		16.9	238^th of 268 public high schools	11.2%	25	7.7	15.0	7.7	5.0	10.0	$8,892	$625	$8,267
South Eugene High School	Public	9-12	400 E 19th Ave	Eugene	97401	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 790-8000	1,499	67	22.5	64.6%	1,060 (70.7%)	18 (1.2%)	151 (10.1%)	90 (6.0%)	13 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	162 (10.8%)	98.4	7^th of 270 public high schools	97.4%		97.8	7^th of 268 public high schools	97.4%			79.2		52.2	69.0	$18,883	$1,013	$17,870
North Eugene High School	Public	9-12	250 Silver Ln	Eugene	97404	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 790-4500	1,079	50	21.5	65.7%	637 (59.0%)	26 (2.4%)	260 (24.1%)	11 (1.0%)	16 (1.5%)	7 (0.6%)	119 (11.0%)	33.5	181^st of 270 public high schools	33.0%					(n/a)		36.1		21.9	23.9	$20,978	$1,219	$19,759
Springfield High School	Public	9-12	875 7th St	Springfield	97477	Lane County	Springfield School District 19	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 744-4700	1,229	66	18.7	101.4%	639 (52.0%)	18 (1.5%)	440 (35.8%)	13 (1.1%)	11 (0.9%)	7 (0.6%)	81 (6.6%)	31	188^th of 270 public high schools	30.4%		26	205^th of 268 public high schools	23.5%	17		29.8		11.3	30.6	$20,903	$1,432	$19,471
Twin Rivers Charter School	Public, Charter	8-12	2621 Augusta St	Eugene	97403	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 349-7511	55	2	22.0		36 (65.5%)	1 (1.8%)	10 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (12.7%)								(n/a)						$11,688	$1,001	$10,688
Academy of Arts and Academics	Public	9-12	615 Main St	Springfield	97477	Lane County	Springfield School District 19	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 744-6728	231	14	16.6	64.9%	146 (63.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (12.6%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.2%)	63.6	77^th of 270 public high schools	71.5%		72	56^th of 268 public high schools	79.1%	21		66.7		10.4	45.8	$8,892	$625	$8,267
Network Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	2550 Portland St	Eugene	97405	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 344-1229	119	9	13.3	91.6%	94 (79.0%)	1 (0.8%)	13 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.2%)								(n/a)						$11,708	$1,001	$10,707
Gateways High School	Public	9-12	425 10th St	Springfield	97477	Lane County	Springfield School District 19	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 744-8862	101	8	12.7	166.3%	56 (55.4%)	2 (2.0%)	32 (31.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.9%)	46.1	135^th of 270 public high schools	50.0%					(n/a)		45.5			28.6	$36,514	$2,824	$33,690

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheldon High School

What is the racial makeup of Sheldon High School?

Students at Sheldon High School are 67% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is Sheldon High School in?

Eugene School District 4J

What schools feed into Sheldon High School?

Sheldon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gilham Elementary School
Elementary : Holt Elementary School
Elementary : Willagillespie Elementary School
Middle : Cal Young Middle School
Middle : Monroe Middle School

Is Sheldon High School a good school?

Sheldon High School ranks 43^rd of 270 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sheldon High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,462 students attended Sheldon High School.

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