- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410474000572
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Sheldon High School held near 1,521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 410474000572 · Eugene, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,462 enr · 33.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: South Eugene High School (1,499 students)
Sheldon High School held near 1,521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sheldon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Eugene H
South Eugene High School
1,499 students
- This school
Sheldon High School
1,462 students
- North Eugene H
North Eugene High School
1,079 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,031 students
- Gilham Element 572
Gilham Elementary School
572 students
- Roosevelt Midd 557
Roosevelt Middle School
557 students
What this shows Sheldon High School reports 1,462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheldon High School compares
Sheldon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Eugene Sd 4j reports $16,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,079
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,525 (2022-23) → 1,521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.