- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410474000573
🌟 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 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
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
South Eugene High School held near 1,484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 410474000573 · Eugene, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,499 enr · 22.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheldon High School (1,462 students)
South Eugene High School held near 1,484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
South Eugene High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Eugene High School
1,499 students
- Sheldon High S
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 South Eugene High School reports 1,499 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Eugene High School compares
South Eugene 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Eugene Sd 4j reports $16,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,079
- 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
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 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. CCD year-over-year: 1,505 (2022-23) → 1,484 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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 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 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.
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.