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#926 of 1,226 schools in OR
Helensview High School
High School · Multnomah Esd · Portland, OR
A Multnomah Esd high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
8678 NE Sumner St, Portland, OR 97220
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 144 schools in Portland.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Helensview High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$68,976
Median home value
$427,700
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,649 | Compare → |
| Multnomah Inverness SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 1.5 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Functional Living Skills ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Parkrose High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,011 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Multnomah Esd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $272,749NCES 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.
Helensview High School is listed in Multnomah ESD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helensview High School
Helensview High School is a public high school in Portland, OR, part of Multnomah Esd, serving approximately 129 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #926 of 1,226 schools in OR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helensview High School
What grades does Helensview High School serve?
Helensview High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Helensview High School?
Helensview High School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helensview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helensview High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helensview High School rank in OR?
Helensview High School ranks #926 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Helensview High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Helensview High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Helensview High School a charter school?
No, Helensview High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helensview High School a Title I school?
No, Helensview High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.5%
- Phone
- (503) 262-4150
- Area population (ZIP 97220)
- 27,810
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 97220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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