SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL
Sheldon High School is a public high school that is part of the Eugene SD 4J school district, located in Eugene, OR with about 1,503 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 63 teachers, Sheldon High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sheldon High School, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in the Eugene School District 4J. As one of the district’s prominent high schools, it offers a robust academic environment that includes a wide array of core curriculum subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and diverse elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on balancing rigorous academic standards with a broad range of extracurricular opportunities, fostering a community that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development.
Beyond the classroom, Sheldon High School is known for its active campus culture and strong competitive spirit, particularly in athletics and the arts. The school offers various student clubs, leadership organizations, and interscholastic sports teams that help build a sense of school pride and student engagement. By leveraging its location within the Eugene community, Sheldon provides students with a supportive environment focused on inclusivity and achievement, aiming to equip its graduates with the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
For more information, contact Sheldon High School at (541) 790-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Eugene, OR 97401-4898
(541) 790-6600
http://www.shs.lane.edu/
SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Eugene, OR with about 1,503 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Eugene SD 4J
- Total Students:
- 1,503
- Teachers:
- 63.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,503 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.0%
- Two or more races
- 8.4%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.