Helix High District School District
School District · La Mesa, California
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,194
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,194
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
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Helix High
La Mesa · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$14,194
$3,453 vs California median
District size
2,544 students
Typical than California median
Top-Rated Schools in Helix High District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helix High | 7.9 / 10 |
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About Helix High District
Helix High District is a La Mesa, California school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 2,544 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.2:1. The district invests $14,194 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Helix High District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Helix High, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Helix High District students show an average math proficiency of 68.3% and ELA proficiency of 80.7%.
The district includes 1 high school.
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Schools in Helix High District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Helix High District with test data.
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- La Mesa
- Total Enrollment
- 2,544
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Helix High District?
Helix High District has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Helix High District?
The average composite rating for Helix High District is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Helix High District?
Helix High District spends $14,194 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Helix High District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Helix High District is 24.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Helix High District?
Helix High is the highest-rated school in Helix High District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Helix High District?
Across schools in Helix High District with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.7%. 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California 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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