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#820 of 1,226 schools in OR
St. Helens Virtual Academy
School · St Helens Sd 502 · St. Helens, OR
A St Helens Sd 502 school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
470 N 16th St, St. Helens, OR 97051
- Math 7% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at St. Helens Virtual Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 4 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where St. Helens Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,211/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Helens), 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
$85,837
Median home value
$369,300
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 48 | 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.
St Helens Sd 502
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Helens Virtual Academy is listed in St Helens SD 502; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Helens Virtual Academy
St. Helens Virtual Academy is a public school in St. Helens, OR, part of St Helens Sd 502, serving approximately 84 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #820 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Helens Virtual Academy
What grades does St. Helens Virtual Academy serve?
St. Helens Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend St. Helens Virtual Academy?
St. Helens Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Helens Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Helens Virtual Academy is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Helens Virtual Academy rank in OR?
St. Helens Virtual Academy ranks #820 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is St. Helens Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Helens Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 St. Helens Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Helens Virtual Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is St. Helens Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, St. Helens Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Helens Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, St. Helens Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Phone
- (503) 366-7200
- Area population (ZIP 97051)
- 17,589
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97051; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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