In April 2004 NEHS staff, parents, and community members were approached with information about the Oregon Small Schools Initiative project and grant opportunities.

[5][6] The student-produced school newspaper, The Caledonian,[7] appears to be the first in the area to move to an online news production model.

Students may also choose to enroll in several other International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Advanced Placement Courses[12]: Statistics A/B and Calculus A/B International Baccalaureate Courses[12]: Visual Art SL/HL, Language and Literature 11 A/B, Language and Literature 12 A/B, Film Studies A/B, Math Applications and Interpretations A/B, Personal and Professional Skills 11A, Personal and Professional Skills 12B, Biology A/B (I, II), Environmental Systems & Society A/B, History of the Americas HL A/B, 20th Century History HL A/B, Theory of Knowledge (I,II), Global Politics (Not offered 2024/25), and IB Language B (Spanish/Japanese).

CollegeNow In Progress Courses: Human Anatomy & Physiology A/B, Health Occupations, and Healthy Foods.

The Highlanders have won the following state team championships: North Eugene has previously offered other sports as well: Girls' gymnastics - 1st place in state: 1976 North Eugene High School offers a large and diverse selection of clubs.