Helix High School
Tel:
(619)466-4194
- Helix High School serves 2,511 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Helix High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Helix High School's student population of 2,511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,511 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Helix High School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Helix High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3101 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 54% |
| Black | 16% | 6% |
| White | 20% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 22% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grossmont Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Helix High School is Diego Hills Charter (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is La Mesa Arts Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Mesa Dale Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Mesa La Mesa Dale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 459 students
0.5 miles
4370 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619)668-5740 0.5 K-6 459 - La Mesa La Mesa Arts Academy Grades: 4-8 | 1073 students
0.6 miles
4200 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619)668-5730 0.6 4-8 1073 - La Mesa Vista La Mesa Academy Grades: K-8 | 631 students
0.6 miles
3900 Violet St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619)825-5645 0.6 K-8 631 - San Diego America's Finest Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 390 students
0.7 miles
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619)694-4809 0.7 K-8 390 - La Mesa Rolando Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 560 students
0.7 miles
6925 Tower St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619)668-5800 0.7 K-6 560
School Reviews
| 5 ~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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