Thurston High School vs. Sheldon High School
Should you attend Thurston High School or Sheldon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thurston High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sheldon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thurston High School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thurston High School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sheldon High School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sheldon High School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thurston High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sheldon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thurston High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District 19 and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Eugene School District 4j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thurston High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sheldon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in OR)
(Top 30% in OR)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 19 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sheldon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Eugene School District 4j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 19 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sheldon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Eugene School District 4j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Top 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 19 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sheldon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Eugene School District 4j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
(Top 50% in OR)
(Top 30% in OR)
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thurston High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Springfield School District 19 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sheldon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Eugene School District 4j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)")
![This chart displays the students of Thurston High School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Thurston High School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Sheldon High School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Sheldon High School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Springfield School District 19 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sheldon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Eugene School District 4j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District 19 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sheldon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Eugene School District 4j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District 19 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sheldon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Eugene School District 4j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District 19 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sheldon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Eugene School District 4j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District 19 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sheldon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Eugene School District 4j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Springfield School District 19 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.]( "Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sheldon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Eugene School District 4j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District 19 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sheldon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Eugene School District 4j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Thurston High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District 19 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Sheldon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Eugene School District 4j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thurston High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District 19 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sheldon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Eugene School District 4j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thurston High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District 19 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2022)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sheldon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Eugene School District 4j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Sheldon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,236 students in grades 9-12, Thurston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,521 students in grades 9-12, Sheldon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,236 students
1,521 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
73 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#215 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
327
376
Grade 10 Students
326
409
Grade 11 Students
296
399
Grade 12 Students
287
337
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
17%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
74%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
