Very Good
#1678 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Helix High
High School · Helix High District · La Mesa, CA
A charter high school in La Mesa, CA where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7323 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941
- Math 65% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Helix High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 74% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Helix High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,806/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,607
Median home value
$884,800
Median rent
$2,067/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookshire International AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Brookshire International AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,810 | Compare → |
| Acton Academy San Diego EastPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 1.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| The Learning Choice Academy - East CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Helix High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Helix High is listed in Helix High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helix High
Helix High is a public high school in La Mesa, CA, part of Helix High District, serving approximately 2,544 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,678 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Helix High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helix High
What grades does Helix High serve?
Helix High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Helix High?
Helix High has an enrollment of approximately 2,544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helix High?
The student-teacher ratio at Helix High is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helix High rank in CA?
Helix High ranks #1,678 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Helix High's MySchoolScout rating?
Helix High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Helix High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helix High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Helix High a charter school?
Yes, Helix High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Helix High a Title I school?
No, Helix High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helix High?
66.8% of students at Helix High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.3%
- Phone
- (619) 644-1940
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91941)
- 33,706
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91941; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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