Helena High School
Helena High School serves 1,281 students in grades 9-12.
Helena High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Helena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Helena High School's student population of 1,281 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Helena High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 1263 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 6/25/2020
I just had one graduate, and another has finished his first two years. They have had a great experience.
1 12/6/2018
there are some good people but i can stand them
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