Enrollment
1,462
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eugene, OR
Sheldon High School
Federal NCES profile for Sheldon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410474000572
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheldon High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,462
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sheldon High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-37% vs state
What stands out at Sheldon High School
Sheldon High School is a large high school in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling 1,462 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,462 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 32 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Eugene's high schools, it stands alongside South Eugene High School (1,499 students): Sheldon High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students) and North Eugene High School (1,079 students) alongside Sheldon High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sheldon High School compares
Sheldon High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,462 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,462
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
41.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Sheldon High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eugene Sd 4j, which includes Sheldon High School.
$15,361
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sheldon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eugene High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Eugene High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Churchill High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilham Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sheldon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Eugene
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Eugene High School
Standard public school
1,499 students
Willamette High School
Standard public school
1,455 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
North Eugene High School
Standard public school
1,079 students
Churchill High School
Standard public school
1,031 students
Kalapuya High School
Alternative education program
108 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Eugene Education Options
Alternative education program
74 students 37:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Sheldon High School
How many students attend Sheldon High School?
Sheldon High School has 1,462 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eugene, OR.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheldon High School?
33.4% of students at Sheldon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheldon High School?
The largest demographic group at Sheldon High School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheldon High School?
Sheldon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sheldon High School rank among high schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheldon High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Eugene, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Eugene on the city page.
Is Sheldon High School a good school?
Sheldon High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eugene Sd 4j?
Besides Sheldon High School, Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students), North Eugene High School (1,079 students), and Churchill High School (1,031 students). See the Eugene Sd 4j district page for the complete list.
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