Helix High School
Helix High School serves 2,465 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Helix High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Helix High School's student population of 2,465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Helix High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)72%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)82%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
48%
54%
Black
14%
5%
White
21%
23%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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.
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