Helena / West Helena School District
School District · Helena, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
977
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
977
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#78 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,610
+$2,204 vs Arkansas median
District size
977 students
Typical than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Helena / West Helena School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J.f. Wahl Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Central High School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $14,610 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Helena / West Helena School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is J.f. Wahl Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Helena / West Helena School District students show an average math proficiency of 16.7% and ELA proficiency of 22.5%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Helena
- Total Enrollment
- 977
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- District spending per student
- $14,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 66.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Helena / West Helena School District?
Helena / West Helena School District's district-level spending was $14,610 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
J.f. Wahl Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Helena / West Helena School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
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 16.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.5%
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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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