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Helena High School vs. Pelham High School

Should you attend Helena High School or Pelham 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Helena High School
1310 Hillsboro Parkway
Helena, AL 35080
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Pelham High School
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Pelham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,419 students in grades 9-12, Helena High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 1,100 students in grades 9-12, Pelham High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,419 students
1,100 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Helena High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pelham High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Helena High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pelham High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Helena High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pelham High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Helena High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shelby County School District and the state of Alabama, 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 Pelham High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pelham City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#471 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#541 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Helena High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pelham High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 30% in AL)
38%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helena High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama 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 Pelham High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pelham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helena High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama 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 Pelham High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pelham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helena High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama 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 Pelham High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pelham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 30% in AL)
92%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Helena High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pelham High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pelham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Helena High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pelham High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
358
259
Grade 10 Students
359
290
Grade 11 Students
350
285
Grade 12 Students
352
266
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Helena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, 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 Pelham High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Helena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, 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 Pelham High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Helena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, 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 Pelham High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Helena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, 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 Pelham High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Helena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, 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 Pelham High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Helena High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, 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 Pelham High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pelham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Helena High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, 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 Pelham High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pelham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Helena High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, 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 Pelham High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pelham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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