Helena High School
- Helena High School serves 1,152 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 43%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Helena High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%.
Top Placements
Helena High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Helena High School's student population of 1,152 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,152 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Helena High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Alabama (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Helena 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.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #424 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 14% | 33% |
| White | 79% | 56% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelby County School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 Linda Nolen Learning Center (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Helena Intermediate School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Helena Helena Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 912 students
1.1 miles
3500 Hwy 52
Helena, AL 35080
(205)682-5520 1.1 3-5 912 - Helena Alabama Youth Services
1.2 miles
Central Office Bldg
Helena, AL 35080
(205)682-5300 1.2 n/a n/a - Helena Helena Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 870 students
1.9 miles
187 Third St
Helena, AL 35080
(205)682-5540 1.9 K-2 870 - Alabaster Creek View Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-3 | 884 students
3.6 miles
8568 Highway 17
Alabaster, AL 35114
(205)685-6100 3.6 K-3 884 - Pelham Pelham High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 920 students
3.8 miles
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
(205)624-3701 3.8 9-12 920
School Reviews
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