Helix High School

7323 Univ Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941

www.helixcharter.net

Helix High School serves 2,469 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,469 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Helix High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Helix High School's student population of 2,469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2022

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,469 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

100 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Helix High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Helix High School by grade.

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Helix High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

72%

40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

78%

51%

Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Helix High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

45%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Helix High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

11%

White

25%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Helix High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Helix High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

97%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Helix High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Helix High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

19%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Helix High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helix High School's ranking?

Helix High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Helix High School?

The graduation rate of Helix High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Helix High School?

2,469 students attend Helix High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Helix High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Helix High School?

Helix High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Helix High School offer ?

Helix High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Helix High School part of?

Helix High School is part of Helix High School District.

School Reviews

5 10/30/2008

~Excellent school- I was going to home school my children if they did not make it into Helix. Teacher response to any of my questions or concerns is immediate. The education my children are receiving is outstanding. The staff is friendly and professional. Despite the negative on goings that Helix has had in the recent past, I have no regrets nor concerns of the safety of my children. This could happen at any school. I would recommend this school to any parent who expresses concern for their child's educational future.

- Posted by Parent - andre

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,469 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education