Helena / West Helena School District
School District · Helena, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,610
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,610
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#84 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,610
+$2,204 vs Arkansas median
District size
977 students
Typical than Arkansas median
About Helena / West Helena School District
Helena / West Helena School District is a Helena, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 977 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $14,610 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Helena / West Helena School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Helena / West Helena School District students show an average math proficiency of 11.0% and ELA proficiency of 17.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Helena / West Helena School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Helena / West Helena School District with test data.
Schools in Helena / West Helena School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Helena
- Total Enrollment
- 977
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Helena / West Helena School District?
Helena / West Helena School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Helena / West Helena School District?
The average composite rating for Helena / West Helena School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Helena / West Helena School District?
Helena / West Helena School District spends $14,610 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Helena / West Helena School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Helena / West Helena School District is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Helena / West Helena School District?
Central High School is the highest-rated school in Helena / West Helena School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Helena / West Helena School District?
Across schools in Helena / West Helena School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 11.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 17.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 11.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 17.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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