St Helens SD 502 School District

474 N 16th St
St Helens, OR 97051-1340
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,856 students in St Helens SD 502 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in St Helens SD 502 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
2,856 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St Helens SD 502 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#148 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

21%
31%

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32%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

28%
30%
75%
81.3%

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(2022-23)
48.6%
43.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.60

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% American Indian
2%
1%

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% Asian
1%
4%

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% Hispanic
13%
27%

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% Black
1%
2%

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% White
76%
57%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,194 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,797 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$11,633 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$74 MM
$12,018 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,194
$21,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,797
$22,286

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best St Helens SD 502 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Helens Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 S 9th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
St. Helens Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33035 Pittsburg Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Plymouth High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2774 Columbia Blvd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
St. Helens Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
354 N 15th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Columbia City School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Second St
Columbia City, OR 97018
(503) 366-7550
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
St. Helens High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2375 Gable Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St Helens SD 502 School District?
St Helens SD 502 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,856 students.
What is the rank of St Helens SD 502 School District?
St Helens SD 502 School District is ranked #146 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St Helens SD 502 School District?
76% of St Helens SD 502 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Helens SD 502 School District?
St Helens SD 502 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is St Helens SD 502 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,797 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,856 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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