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Metropolitan Learning Center vs. Helensview High School

Should you attend Metropolitan Learning Center or Helensview High School? 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
Metropolitan Learning Center
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Helensview High School
8678 Ne Sumner St
Portland, OR 97220
Top Rankings

Metropolitan Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Helensview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Metropolitan Learning Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Helensview High School serves 129 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-12
6-12
Total Students
337 students
129 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Metropolitan Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Helensview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Metropolitan Learning Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Helensview High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Metropolitan Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Helensview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Learning Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portland SD 1j School District and the state of Oregon, 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 Helensview High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Multnomah ESD School District and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#165 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Metropolitan Learning Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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44%
(Top 30% in OR)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Metropolitan Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portland SD 1j School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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65-69%
(Top 10% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Metropolitan Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portland SD 1j School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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45-49%
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
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60-79%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Metropolitan Learning Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Portland SD 1j School District and Oregon 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 Metropolitan Learning Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Helensview High School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
15
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Grade 1 Students
14
-
Grade 2 Students
23
-
Grade 3 Students
25
-
Grade 4 Students
27
-
Grade 5 Students
26
-
Grade 6 Students
38
-
Grade 7 Students
51
2
Grade 8 Students
49
6
Grade 9 Students
18
4
Grade 10 Students
23
13
Grade 11 Students
17
30
Grade 12 Students
11
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Metropolitan Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Portland SD 1j School District and in Oregon, 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 American Indian at Helensview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Multnomah ESD School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Metropolitan Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portland SD 1j School District and in Oregon, 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 Asian at Helensview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Multnomah ESD School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Metropolitan Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portland SD 1j School District and in Oregon, 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 Helensview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Multnomah ESD School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Metropolitan Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portland SD 1j School District and in Oregon, 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 Helensview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Multnomah ESD School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Metropolitan Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portland SD 1j School District and in Oregon, 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 Helensview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Multnomah ESD School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Helensview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Multnomah ESD School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
13%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Metropolitan Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portland SD 1j School District and in Oregon, 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 Helensview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Multnomah ESD School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.79
This chart showcases the diversity score of Metropolitan Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portland SD 1j School District and Oregon, 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 Helensview High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Multnomah ESD School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Metropolitan Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portland SD 1j School District and Oregon, 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 Helensview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Multnomah ESD School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Metropolitan Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portland SD 1j School District and Oregon, 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 reduced-price lunch at Helensview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Multnomah ESD School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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