Mount Miguel High vs Helix High
Helix High has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 4.6/10. Helix High is significantly larger with 2,544 students, about 1.7× the size of Mount Miguel High (1,506). In math proficiency, Helix High leads at 72.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Mount Miguel High
Spring Valley, CA
4.6/10
High School9th – 12th
1,506 students
Helix High
La Mesa, CA
7.8/10
High School9th – 12thCharter
2,544 students
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| Metric | Mount Miguel High | Helix High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.6 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.2 | 9.8 |
| Growth Score | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.3% | 66.8% |
| Environment Score | 1.4 | 6.5 |
| State Rank | #8,300 of 9,557 | #1,566 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 13th | 84th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Mount Miguel High | Helix High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 12.0% | 72.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 36.0% | 78.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Mount Miguel High | Helix High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,506 | 2,544 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 83.7:1 | 24.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.3% | 66.8% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 81.0% | 96.0% |
| District | Grossmont Union High | Helix High District |
| City | Spring Valley | La Mesa |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Spring Valley (91977) | La Mesa (91941) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,407 | $111,607 |
| Median Home Value | $623,500 | $884,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,897 | $2,067 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.3% | 45.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 26 min |