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Helix Mentorship Steam Academy vs. Idea Innovation

Should you attend Helix Mentorship Steam Academy or Idea Innovation? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
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10
Bottom 50%
Idea Innovation
7800 Innovation Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Helix Mentorship Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 522 students in grades 9-12, Helix Mentorship Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 966 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Idea Innovation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-11
Total Students
522 students
966 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Idea Innovation over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Idea Innovation.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Idea Innovation over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Idea Innovation with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1148 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
#1125 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Idea Innovation, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
9%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
11%
(Bottom 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in LA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Helix Mentorship Steam Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Helix Mentorship Steam Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Idea Innovation by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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86
Grade 1 Students
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82
Grade 2 Students
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111
Grade 3 Students
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104
Grade 4 Students
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98
Grade 5 Students
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87
Grade 6 Students
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80
Grade 7 Students
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70
Grade 8 Students
-
61
Grade 9 Students
136
99
Grade 10 Students
151
45
Grade 11 Students
118
43
Grade 12 Students
117
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Idea Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Idea Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Idea Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
96%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Idea Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Idea Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Idea Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Idea Innovation, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Idea Innovation, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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