Overview
Helix High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in La Mesa, California. The school enrolls 2,554 students. It is part of the Helix High District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Very large student body
2,554 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHelix High District
County6073
CityLa Mesa
ZIP91941
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060221102023
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,554
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino46.5%
Black / African American5.9%
Asian11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native24.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.0%
Two or More Races10.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %66%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)