Steele Canyon High School vs. Helix High School
Should I attend Steele Canyon High School or Helix High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Steele Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Helix High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,156 students in grades 9-12, Steele Canyon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,462 students in grades 9-12, Helix High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,156 students
2,462 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
72%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
78%
n/a
Graduation Rate
96%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
569
644
Grade 10 Students
550
619
Grade 11 Students
528
585
Grade 12 Students
509
614
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
50%
44%
% Black
5%
11%
% White
34%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
28%