Helena High School
Helena High School serves 1,281 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Helena High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Helena High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Helena High School's student population of 1,281 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,281 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
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School Comparison
Helena High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Helena High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #112 out of 1270 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 13% | 33% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelby County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Helena High School is Pelham High School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Helena Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Helena Intermediate School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Helena Helena Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 976 students
1.1 miles
3500 Hwy 52
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5520 1.1 3-5 976 - Helena Helena Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,009 student
1.2 miles
1299 Hillsboro Parkway
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300 1.2 6-8 1,009 - Helena Helena Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 826 students
1.9 miles
187 Third St
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5540 1.9 K-2 826 - Alabaster Creek View Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 856 students
3.6 miles
8568 Highway 17
Alabaster, AL 35114
(205) 685-6100 3.6 PK-3 856 - Pelham Pelham High School Grades: 9-12 | 945 students
3.8 miles
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701 3.8 9-12 945
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