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6.2 avg / 10

Helix High District School District

School District · La Mesa, California

Students: 2,544
Teachers (FTE): 105

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

1

1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,194

Student-Teacher Ratio

24.2:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$14,194

$3,453 vs California median

District size

2,544 students

Typical than California median

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 6.2/10, Helix High District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Helix High, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.

In standardized testing, Helix High District students show an average math proficiency of 67.1% and ELA proficiency of 81.6%.

The district includes 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Helix High District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 67.1%
School
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ELA Proficiency 81.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Helix High District with test data.

Schools in Helix High District

1 schools
High Schools 1
Helix High
6.2

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 6.2/10. 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 6.2/10.

What are the test scores in Helix High District?

Across schools in Helix High District with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.6%. 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
67.1%
ELA Proficiency
81.6%

Resources

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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, 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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