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Best High Schools in Zip Code 91941

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School

2,554

Students

5-star school

Top rankedHelix High89^th of 2,162 California high schools

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Summary:

Zip code 91941 in La Mesa, California, is home to one high school, Helix High, a comprehensive public school serving grades 9-12 within the highly-ranked Helix High District.

Helix High stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently performing among the top high schools in the state. It holds a ranking in the 96th percentile, with graduation rates near 98% and dropout rates significantly lower than the state average. Academically, students at Helix High far exceed California averages, with over 84% proficient in English and strong performance in mathematics and science.

What makes the school particularly noteworthy is its ability to achieve these outstanding results while serving a student population where a majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school also reports remarkably low chronic absenteeism, indicating a strong culture of engagement. This combination of high academic achievement, excellent student outcomes, and effective support for a diverse student body makes Helix High a standout model of success within its district and the state.

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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 (2025)
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	Total
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

Cities Near Zip Code 91941

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
La Mesa	0.72 mi	21	321^st
Spring Valley	0.88 mi	16	551^st
Lemon Grove	2.19 mi	7	536^th
El Cajon	2.37 mi	54	634^th
San Diego	3.11 mi	333	347^th

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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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