South Eugene High School

South Eugene High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 E 19th Ave,  Eugene, OR
Eugene School District
3.9
3.2
1,512 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
78.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19.5%
State Average
43.9%
Science
17.4%
State Average
40.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
384:1

Student Diversity

Male
49.9%
Female
48.6%
White
68.9%
Two or more races
11.3%
Hispanic
9.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.7%
Native American
1.1%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Oregon 489 Students
Oregon State University 349 Students
University of Washington 217 Students
Portland State University 196 Students
Lane Community College 113 Students
University of California - Berkeley 102 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 96 Students
Stanford University 96 Students
Reed College 85 Students
University of Portland 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 128 Students
Biology 116 Students
Business 102 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Chemistry 73 Students
Environmental Science 59 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 55 Students
Engineering 39 Students
Architecture 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 266 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
5/8/2025
A decently sized school so there are plenty of clubs, and starting one is pretty easy. Im in International high school so I don't have much experience with classic, but i think the IHS people are more, academically motivated. Music department is quite underfunded, however the performing arts department is highly funded? Some professors are good but many are quite strange. Not a ton of leeway in different sciences and literatures. Overall decent school but budget cuuts in the education department will really effect the school
4.0 Senior
3/5/2025
I really enjoyed being a part of the IHS program within South Eugene. I felt as though I had a strong sense of community throughout my entire high school experience. I cannot speak to the experiences of students outside of the IHS program, but I know that I feel very lucky to have had the experiences that I was able to have.
4.0 Junior
3/29/2024
South is recognized as one of the best schools in Oregon. There are a lot of academic and mental health resources for students, especially in the past couple of years. Most of the teachers here are super supportive and welcoming, others are not my favorite but that can be found in every school. Overall, it is a great academically-driven school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
1.0 student
2/27/2024
While initially excited about South's IHS program due to my own personal interest in challenging learning and work, this program has proved to be nothing more than a waste of time. They stack piles of meaningless drivel purely to keep students busy. The only point of the program is to create "overac...
2.0 student
1/4/2024
As a student, its not great. The schedule is not good, food’s worse. They say they want what's best for your mental health but all they do is say there's counselors available. I do have an IEP which is typically respected. but some teachers are fussy. Also ihs is easy enough it's just work on work o...
5.0 parent
11/9/2022
Graduated from South with a pre-acceptance into a doctoral program after college. To say SEHS helped prepare me for college and post-grad would be an understatement. They excel in many areas. Lots of AP courses are offered, and I was able to easily enter college as a 'sophomore' in credits which rea...
2.0 parent
11/4/2021
My kids are SO BORED at South Eugene HS. The teachers do very little except talk, not even noticing that most of the kids have tuned them out. As a result, anything that my kids learn is done on their own, or with my help (or tutoring, since the math department is particularly bad). It is even worse...

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South Eugene High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Eugene, OR and is served by the Eugene School District in Oregon. The school has a total enrollment of 1,512 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. South Eugene High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $707,252. Discover additional schools in the area, like Early College & Career Options, Gateways High School, Sheldon High School, and more. Learn more about what Eugene has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Eugene High School.

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