South Eugene High School

www.sehs.4j.lane.edu/

1,499 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Eugene High School, located in the heart of Eugene, Oregon, is a prominent public secondary school within the Eugene School District 4J. Known for its strong academic reputation and vibrant school spirit, the institution serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of educational opportunities. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous curriculum, which includes an extensive International Baccalaureate (IB) program, alongside a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses that challenge students to excel and prepare for post-secondary education.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Eugene is celebrated for its inclusive environment and robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a competitive athletics program, a distinguished performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and community involvement. Situated near the University of Oregon, South Eugene benefits from its proximity to a thriving academic hub, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that emphasizes critical thinking, social responsibility, and preparation for a globalized world.

1,499

Total Students

66.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Eugene High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,060
Hispanic	151
Black	18
Asian	90
Two or More	162
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,060 (70.9%)
Two or More
162 (10.8%)
Hispanic
151 (10.1%)
Asian
90 (6.0%)
Black
18 (1.2%)
American Indian
13 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)790-8000
Website:	http://www.sehs.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	968
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 353

Grade 10 371

Grade 11 386

Grade 12 389