South Eugene High School

Summary:

South Eugene High School is a public high school serving 1,505 students in grades 9-12 in Eugene, Oregon, which is part of the Eugene School District 4J. This exceptional school has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Oregon, ranking within the top 10 schools in the state for several years and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

South Eugene High School significantly outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 78.6% of 11th-grade students at South Eugene High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 47.7% in the Eugene School District and 45.2% statewide. The school also consistently ranks among the top schools in Oregon for the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and white students.

However, South Eugene High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 26.84% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Churchill High School (56.65%) and Gateways High School (96.61%). This suggests that South Eugene High School serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Additionally, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $19,233 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools in the Eugene School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 400 E 19th Ave
       Eugene, OR  97401


(541) 790-8000

District: Eugene School District 4J

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,883 Help


Feeder schools for South Eugene High School:

Elementary:    Camas Ridge Community Elementary
    Edgewood Community Elementary School
    Edison Elementary School
Middle:    Roosevelt Middle School
    Spencer Butte Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  1,484

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
Two or more races:
10.4%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Eugene High School ranks better than 97.4% of high schools in Oregon. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Eugene School District 4J! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.76. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Eugene High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), two or more races (10.4%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Eugene High School is 22.2, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Eugene School District 4J! (See more...)
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Compare South Eugene High School employs 66.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Eugene High School is $18,883. 3 high schools in the Eugene School District 4J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Eugene High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Eugene High School 7th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See South Eugene High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Eugene School District 4J:

SchoolDigger ranks Eugene School District 4J 20th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Eugene High School

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Rank History for all students at South Eugene High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 97.44 2nd 225 99.1%
2005 94.10 9th 231 96.1%
2006 91.09 13th 235 94.5%
2007 93.88 10th 244 95.9%
2008 92.16 9th 249 96.4%
2009 89.02 13th 263 95.1%
2010 94.06 3rd 285 98.9%
2011 91.70 2nd 299 99.3%
2012 91.33 9th 308 97.1%
2013 91.61 5th 303 98.3%
2014 90.92 7th 301 97.7%
2015 95.66 5th 292 98.3%
2016 93.84 5th 292 98.3%
2017 94.81 4th 283 98.6%
2018 94.15 6th 283 97.9%
2019 96.57 5th 266 98.1%
2022 96.68 8th 241 96.7%
2023 75.19 53rd 258 79.5%
2024 97.76 7th 268 97.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Eugene High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.32 6th 98 93.9%
2019 93.37 2nd 66 97.0%
2023 63.70 22nd 69 68.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Eugene High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.83 1st 132 99.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Eugene High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.82 9th 254 96.5%
2019 89.31 14th 229 93.9%
2022 96.80 8th 241 96.7%
2023 73.94 36th 224 83.9%
See the entire list of Best Oregon High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at South Eugene High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.92 11th 251 95.6%
2019 93.60 4th 199 98.0%
2022 97.86 3rd 194 98.5%
2023 89.89 15th 200 92.5%
2024 96.93 5th 213 97.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Eugene High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.72 17th 46 63.0%
2022 71.48 19th 57 66.7%
2023 45.34 46th 75 38.7%
2024 63.74 26th 69 62.3%
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Rank History for Male students at South Eugene High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.02 2nd 250 99.2%
2019 95.38 4th 206 98.1%
2022 94.70 8th 200 96.0%
2023 64.88 66th 214 69.2%
2024 98.09 7th 216 96.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at South Eugene High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.93 5th 43 88.4%
2022 92.31 3rd 20 85.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Eugene High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.04 14th 156 91.0%
2019 97.76 4th 144 97.2%
2023 97.03 5th 134 96.3%
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Rank History for White students at South Eugene High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.07 8th 266 97.0%
2019 95.36 5th 245 98.0%
2022 95.34 8th 228 96.5%
2023 67.58 65th 237 72.6%
2024 97.63 7th 244 97.1%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

South Eugene High School Test Scores
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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Saturday, December 3, 2022

Open Quote This high school has horrible administration officials and is also bad for poor students becuase most are rich and tease and bully the poor students becuz there are only a few poor students mostly of color that are looked down on by the administrators who are elitist and wealthy so they discriminate against poor students of color,but if your rich it’s great because you will be accepted more. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, December 22, 2011

Open Quote South Eugene High School is a very diverse school, and they care about their students education. South is a fantastic school for all students, no matter what race, gender, or sexuality. I would highly recommend this school for any teenager transferring into the state of Oregon. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Eugene High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1558 21 41 15 8 n/a n/a 0 1643
1989 1506 27 41 10 9 n/a n/a 0 1593
1990 1492 46 56 24 18 n/a n/a -10 1626
1991 1475 56 68 49 25 n/a n/a 0 1673
1992 1510 49 76 45 20 n/a n/a 0 1700
1993 1629 42 54 43 15 n/a n/a 0 1783
1994 1594 49 58 50 23 n/a n/a 0 1774
1995 1652 47 81 45 26 n/a n/a 0 1851
1996 1652 47 81 45 26 n/a n/a 0 1851
1997 1697 39 83 45 17 n/a n/a 0 1881
1998 1646 40 74 59 23 n/a n/a 0 1842
1999 1667 43 79 48 26 n/a n/a 0 1863
2000 1569 43 80 44 35 n/a n/a 0 1771
2001 1396 35 74 40 34 n/a n/a 0 1579
2002 1361 33 98 42 21 n/a n/a 132 1687
2003 1361 33 98 42 21 n/a n/a 132 1687
2004 1345 36 93 56 52 n/a n/a 126 1708
2005 1335 36 103 52 31 n/a n/a 153 1710
2006 1330 50 102 60 62 n/a n/a 0 1604
2007 1300 43 103 60 45 n/a n/a 145 1696
2008 1242 43 120 63 42 n/a n/a 140 1650
2009 1164 37 117 69 35 n/a n/a 159 1581
2010 1179 27 112 88 29 n/a n/a 129 1564
2011 1147 20 104 110 19 2 120 0 1522
2012 1069 26 91 114 15 5 122 0 1442
2013 1015 31 85 108 15 4 109 0 1367
2014 1029 31 91 108 11 2 140 0 1412
2015 1043 35 83 120 8 1 145 0 1435
2016 1062 31 83 123 8 0 140 0 1447
2017 1068 34 83 131 10 0 151 0 1477
2018 1052 29 72 144 15 0 154 0 1466
2019 1096 29 67 138 19 1 145 0 1495
2020 1089 18 71 166 15 2 166 4 1531
2021 1083 12 82 168 16 2 171 4 1538
2022 1069 12 81 161 16 2 158 13 1512
2023 1037 17 101 137 17 3 170 23 1505
2024 1027 19 104 137 12 3 155 27 1484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Eugene High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1643 88.3 18.6 7.6
1989 1593 82.2 19.3 6.7
1990 1626 82.8 19.6 5.2
1991 1673 82.4 20.3 6.8
1992 1700 66.2 25.6 6.1
1993 1783 70.2 25.4 6.8
1994 1774 74.7 23.7 5.1
1995 1851 77.4 23.9 11.3
1996 1851 77.4 23.9 11.3
1997 1881 79.8 23.6 5.7
1998 1842 72.4 25.4 6.4
1999 1863 85.3 21.8 7.6
2000 1771 77.6 22.8 9.4
2001 1579 75.5 20.9 6.8
2002 1687 71.0 23.8 9.4
2003 1687 71.0 23.8 9.4
2004 1708 70.3 24.3 11.1
2005 1710 68.2 25.1 15
2006 1604 73.0 22.0 13.8
2007 1696 54.2 31.3 15.9
2008 1650 83.5 19.8 17.2
2009 1581 80.2 19.7 18.4
2010 1564 78.0 20.0 18.8
2011 1522 73.6 20.6 19.6
2012 1442 63.7 22.6 22.7
2013 1367 64.4 21.2 22.8
2014 1412 55.0 25.6 21.7
2015 1435 55.0 26.0 25.2
2016 1447 58.0 24.9 24.5
2017 1477 57.9 25.4 22.6
2018 1466 57.2 25.5 25
2019 1495 60.9 24.5 24.1
2020 1531 63.9 23.9 25.7
2021 1538 64.9 23.6 15.5
2022 1512 68.1 22.2 n/a
2023 1505 0.0 n/a 26.8
2024 1484 66.7 22.2 29.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Eugene High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1643 88.3 18.6 7.6
1989 1593 82.2 19.3 6.7
1990 1626 82.8 19.6 5.2
1991 1673 82.4 20.3 6.8
1992 1700 66.2 25.6 6.1
1993 1783 70.2 25.4 6.8
1994 1774 74.7 23.7 5.1
1995 1851 77.4 23.9 11.3
1996 1851 77.4 23.9 11.3
1997 1881 79.8 23.6 5.7
1998 1842 72.4 25.4 6.4
1999 1863 85.3 21.8 7.6
2000 1771 77.6 22.8 9.4
2001 1579 75.5 20.9 6.8
2002 1687 71.0 23.8 9.4
2003 1687 71.0 23.8 9.4
2004 1708 70.3 24.3 11.1
2005 1710 68.2 25.1 15
2006 1604 73.0 22.0 13.8
2007 1696 54.2 31.3 15.9
2008 1650 83.5 19.8 17.2
2009 1581 80.2 19.7 18.4
2010 1564 78.0 20.0 18.8
2011 1522 73.6 20.6 19.6
2012 1442 63.7 22.6 22.7
2013 1367 64.4 21.2 22.8
2014 1412 55.0 25.6 21.7
2015 1435 55.0 26.0 25.2
2016 1447 58.0 24.9 24.5
2017 1477 57.9 25.4 22.6
2018 1466 57.2 25.5 25
2019 1495 60.9 24.5 24.1
2020 1531 63.9 23.9 25.7
2021 1538 64.9 23.6 15.5
2022 1512 68.1 22.2 n/a
2023 1505 0.0 n/a 26.8
2024 1484 66.7 22.2 29.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Eugene High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $14,836
2020 n/a n/a $15,226
2021 n/a n/a $16,158
2022 $1,636 (8.5%) $17,597 (91.5%) $19,233
2023 $1,013 (5.4%) $17,870 (94.6%) $18,883

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Eugene High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 266 High schoolsRanks 53rd of 258 High schools
 18.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Eugene High School)91.665.5
 26.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)75.449.7
 25.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Eugene High School)75.521.6
 53.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)4927.2
 21.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%
11th Grade Science (South Eugene High School)66.452.5
 13.9%
   11th Grade Science (Eugene School District 4J)47.940.8
 7.1%
   11th Grade Science (Oregon)39.532.7
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14951505
 0.7%
African American2917
 41.4%
American Indian1917
 10.5%
Asian67101
 50.7%
Hispanic138137
 0.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White10961037
 5.4%
Two or More Races145170
 17.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.1%26.8%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Eugene High School

Students at South Eugene High School are 69% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 2% Not Specified, 1% African American.

Yes! South Eugene High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 268 Oregon high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,484 students attended South Eugene High School.


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