Helix High District

Summary:

The Helix High District in La Mesa, California, consists of a single high school, Helix High, serving approximately 2,554 students in grades 9 through 12.

Helix High is a standout school, ranking in the 96th percentile of all California high schools and earning a 5-star rating. It achieves exceptional results, with a 97.9% graduation rate and student proficiency rates that far exceed state averages in English, math, and science. Remarkably, the school maintains these high outcomes with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.3%, which is significantly lower than the state average, indicating a strong culture of attendance and engagement.

The school's performance is particularly notable given that it serves a student population where a majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This success demonstrates effective educational strategies and student support systems within the Helix High District. With consistent excellence over recent years and efficient use of resources, Helix High represents a model of high-quality public education that prepares its students exceptionally well for graduation and beyond.

District Detail

7323 University Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941-6055

(619) 644-1940

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 1543 California districts

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Grades served: 9-12
Students: 2,554

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Helix High	Public, Charter	9-12	7323 University Ave.	La Mesa	91941	San Diego County	Helix High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 644-1940	2,554	110	23.2	65.5%	614 (24.0%)	271 (10.6%)	1,199 (46.9%)	165 (6.5%)	4 (0.2%)	14 (0.5%)	280 (11.0%)	95.4	89^th of 2162 public high schools	95.9%		96	87^th of 2159 public high schools	96.0%	2	57.7	57.6	84.2	84.2	68.4	68.4	$16,266	$711	$15,555

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Grossmont Union High	0.08 mi	18	750^th
La Mesa-Spring Valley	0.32 mi	22	723^rd
Lemon Grove	0.72 mi	8	929^th
San Diego Unified	1.03 mi	222	577^th
The Learning Choice Academy - East County District	1.34 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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