Helix High School, or Helix Charter High School, is a charter high school in La Mesa, California, built in 1952. It received its charter in 1998. Helix is part of Grossmont Union High School District, and serves a mid-level socioeconomic community. It has a student body of approximately 2,400 students.
Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Helix Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Helix Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Helix Charter School's student population of 186 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
Green, Grey
Helix Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helix Charter School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
81%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Helix Charter School's ranking?
Helix Charter School is ranked #277 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Helix Charter School often compared to?
Helix Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Helix Charter School?
The graduation rate of Helix Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Helix Charter School?
186 students attend Helix Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Helix Charter School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helix Charter School?
Helix Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helix Charter School offer ?
Helix Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Helix Charter School part of?
Helix Charter School is part of Helix School District 1.
School Reviews4 10/10/2025I was accepted, out of the district, to attend classes in my Junior and Senior years of school. I graduated with honors and as a member of NHS, FBLA, and I lettered in academics both years there. The faculty at this school was able to teach and provide greater one-on-one time with smaller class sizes, internet/network computer capabilities, and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, student government, and business/agriculture groups. I am very grateful to have spent the time I did in Helix learning and participating in various preparatory programs. Thank you Griswold High School, Helix OR!!Review Helix Charter School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I was accepted, out of the district, to attend classes in my Junior and Senior years of school. I graduated with honors and as a member of NHS, FBLA, and I lettered in academics both years there. The faculty at this school was able to teach and provide greater one-on-one time with smaller class sizes, internet/network computer capabilities, and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, student government, and business/agriculture groups. I am very grateful to have spent the time I did in Helix learning and participating in various preparatory programs. Thank you Griswold High School, Helix OR!!
Review Helix Charter School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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