Summary:
The 97051 zip code area in St. Helens, Oregon is home to 7 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools are part of the St Helens School District 502, which is ranked 104 out of 140 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
One standout school in the area is St Helens Arthur Academy, a public charter elementary school that consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, the district and its schools generally score below the state averages on these measures, particularly in mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 14.1% of 11th graders at St Helens High School were proficient or better in math, compared to 20.3% statewide.
Chronic absenteeism is also a concern across the schools, with all reporting 34.3% chronic absenteeism in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly above the state average. The schools also serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 38.67% at St Helens Arthur Academy to 67.55% at St Helens Middle School. Despite these challenges, Plymouth High School maintains a respectable 81.8% four-year graduation rate, suggesting the school may be providing targeted support and interventions to help its students succeed.
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