Helix High School
Tel:
(619) 466-4194
- 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.
- Helix High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) 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 Placements
Helix High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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 22% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,465 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 104 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Helix High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #473 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 50% |
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| 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% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grossmont Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Helix High School is Diego Hills Central Public 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 | 466 students
0.5 miles
4370 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5740 0.5 K-6 466 - La Mesa La Mesa Arts Academy Grades: 4-8 | 1,102 student
0.6 miles
4200 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5730 0.6 4-8 1,102 - La Mesa Vista La Mesa Academy Grades: K-8 | 627 students
0.6 miles
3900 Violet St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 825-5645 0.6 K-8 627 - La Mesa Rolando Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 538 students
0.7 miles
6925 Tower St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5800 0.7 K-6 538 - San Diego Rolando Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 205 students
1.0 miles
6620 Marlowe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 344-3600 1.0 K-5 205
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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