Helix High vs Mount Miguel 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.
Helix High
La Mesa, CA
7.8/10
High School9th – 12thCharter
2,544 students
Mount Miguel High
Spring Valley, CA
4.6/10
High School9th – 12th
1,506 students
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| Metric | Helix High | Mount Miguel High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 4.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.8 | 5.2 |
| Growth Score | 7.3 | 6.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.8% | 80.3% |
| Environment Score | 6.5 | 1.4 |
| State Rank | #1,566 of 9,557 | #8,300 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 84th | 13th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Helix High | Mount Miguel High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 72.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 78.0% | 36.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Helix High | Mount Miguel High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 2,544 | 1,506 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 24.2:1 | 83.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.8% | 80.3% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 96.0% | 81.0% |
| District | Helix High District | Grossmont Union High |
| City | La Mesa | Spring Valley |
Neighborhood
| Metric | La Mesa (91941) | Spring Valley (91977) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $111,607 | $92,407 |
| Median Home Value | $884,800 | $623,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,067 | $1,897 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 45.9% | 26.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | 10.4% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 27 min |