Eugene SD 4J

Eugene SD 4J is a mid-sized urban school district serving 15,880 students across 37 schools in Lane County, Oregon. The district demonstrates above-average academic proficiency in core subjects, with 37.0% of students meeting math standards compared to the state average of 27.9%, and 49.2% meeting reading standards versus 40.7% statewide. However, the district's graduation rate of 78.2% falls below Oregon's state average of 84.5%, and chronic absenteeism at 33.0% represents a notable operational challenge.

The district serves a student population with significant needs. Approximately 28.5% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, and 14.7% receive special education services. English learners comprise 4.6% of enrollment. Racially, the district is 65.4% White, 17.7% Hispanic, 2.7% Asian, and 1.6% Black.

Financially, Eugene SD 4J's per-pupil spending of $10,647 slightly exceeds the state average of $10,234. The 3.6% dropout rate indicates relatively strong student retention compared to many districts. The gap between strong proficiency rates and the below-average graduation rate suggests potential issues with credit accumulation, course completion, or other factors affecting diploma attainment despite demonstrated academic knowledge. The elevated chronic absenteeism rate warrants attention as a potential contributing factor to graduation outcomes.