Saint Helena High School or more commonly, St. Helena High, is an American public high school located in St. Helena, California in the Napa Valley of California. St. Helena High serves grades 9-12 and is the only source of secondary education in the St. Helena Unified School District.
Serving 416 students in grades 9-12, Saint Helena High School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Saint Helena High serves the entire district of Saint Helena, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 313.5 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20 to 30 minutes and distances to the zone's edge averaging around 15.1 miles. The furthest boundary of this attendance zone extends up to 25.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saint Helena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Saint Helena High School's student population of 416 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1895
School Rankings
Saint Helena High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint Helena High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2400 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
42%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint Helena High School's ranking?
Saint Helena High School is ranked #2400 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Saint Helena High School often compared to?
Saint Helena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Napa High School, Palisades High (Continuation School) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saint Helena High School?
The graduation rate of Saint Helena High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Saint Helena High School?
416 students attend Saint Helena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Saint Helena High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saint Helena High School?
Saint Helena High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Saint Helena High School offer ?
Saint Helena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Saint Helena High School part of?
Saint Helena High School is part of Saint Helena Unified School District.
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