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#1820 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 19% in state

Saint Helena High

High School · Saint Helena Unified · St. Helena, CA

A Saint Helena Unified high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1401 Grayson Ave., St. Helena, CA 94574

  • Math 38% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+9.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.2 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation36.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$38,656
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at Saint Helena High score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
82%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Saint Helena High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated919/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Helena), 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

$139,779

Median home value

$1,876,500

Median rent

$2,065/mo

College educated

56.1%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
36.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Helena Montessori School and FarmPrivate · tuition6.8PK–101.0 mi174Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Saint Helena Unified

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$38,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saint Helena High is listed in Saint Helena Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saint Helena High

Saint Helena High is a public high school in St. Helena, CA, part of Saint Helena Unified, serving approximately 421 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,820 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saint Helena High

What grades does Saint Helena High serve?

Saint Helena High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Saint Helena High?

Saint Helena High has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Helena High?

The student-teacher ratio at Saint Helena High is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saint Helena High rank in CA?

Saint Helena High ranks #1,820 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Saint Helena High's MySchoolScout rating?

Saint Helena 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 Saint Helena High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Helena High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Saint Helena High a charter school?

No, Saint Helena High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Saint Helena High a Title I school?

No, Saint Helena High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saint Helena High?

31.8% of students at Saint Helena 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
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Napa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 94574)
7,646
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
47.5
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 94574; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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