Serving 767 students in grades 9-12, St Helens 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
St Helens High School's student population of 767 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St Helens High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St Helens High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St Helens High School's ranking?
St Helens High School is ranked #418 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are St Helens High School often compared to?
St Helens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scappoose High School, St Helens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of St Helens High School?
The graduation rate of St Helens High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend St Helens High School?
767 students attend St Helens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of St Helens High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St Helens High School?
St Helens High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does St Helens High School offer ?
St Helens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St Helens High School part of?
St Helens High School is part of St Helens SD 502 School District.
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