For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,041 students in Saint Helens, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Saint Helens, OR are St. Helens Virtual Academy, Plymouth High School and St. Helens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Helens, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Saint Helens have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Saint Helens, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Helens High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Saint Helens, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Helens Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Plymouth High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
St. Helens High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Gable Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saint Helens, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Saint Helens, OR include St. Helens Virtual Academy, Plymouth High School and St. Helens High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saint Helens?
3 public high schools are located in Saint Helens.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Helens?
Saint Helens public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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