Helena High School is a public high school in Helena, Alabama. It opened in August 2014, at the beginning of the 2014???5 school year. For the 2023-2024 school year, Helena High School will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
Serving 1,383 students in grades 9-12, Helena High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Helena High School serves the western part of Helena, AL, covering an area of approximately 57.9 square miles. Families typically can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located nearly 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helena High School's student population of 1,383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Rankings
Helena High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helena High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
17%
31%
White
69%
50%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Silver, Bright Blue
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helena High School's ranking?
Helena High School is ranked #471 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Helena High School often compared to?
Helena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pelham High School, Thompson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Helena High School?
The graduation rate of Helena High School is 93%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Helena High School?
1,383 students attend Helena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Helena High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helena High School?
Helena High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helena High School offer ?
Helena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Helena High School part of?
Helena High School is part of Shelby County School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
there are some good people but i can stand them
5 10/10/2025
I just had one graduate, and another has finished his first two years. They have had a great experience.
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