Enrollment
1,499
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eugene, OR
South Eugene High School
Federal NCES profile for South Eugene High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410474000573
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Eugene High School earns 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,499
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, South Eugene High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-57% vs state
What stands out at South Eugene High School
South Eugene High School is a large high school in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling 1,499 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Oregon average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,499 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Eugene's high schools, it stands alongside Sheldon High School (1,462 students): South Eugene High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Eugene Sd 4j also operates Sheldon High School (1,462 students) and North Eugene High School (1,079 students) alongside South Eugene 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 South Eugene High School compares
South Eugene 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 | 22.5% | ▼ 57% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,499 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,499
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
42.9%
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 70.9%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 6.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, South Eugene High School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eugene Sd 4j, which includes South Eugene 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 South Eugene High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon High School | Similar size | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Eugene High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- 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.
Sheldon High School
Standard public school
1,462 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 South Eugene High School
How many students attend South Eugene High School?
South Eugene High School has 1,499 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eugene, OR.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Eugene High School?
22.5% of students at South Eugene High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Eugene High School?
The largest demographic group at South Eugene High School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Eugene High School?
South Eugene High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 South Eugene High School rank among high schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, South Eugene 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 South Eugene High School a good school?
South Eugene High School earns 39/100 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 South Eugene High School, Eugene Sd 4j also operates Sheldon High School (1,462 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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