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Helix High

7323 University Ave., La Mesa, CA, 91941

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1018 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Helix High

7323 University Ave., La Mesa, CA, 91941

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1018 of 7047 in California

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About Helix High

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 78%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 78% in Reading.
106
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2544
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 24.53%
Asian 6.33%
Hispanic 46.23%
Black 11.12%
Two+ Races 10.57%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
24.53%
Asian
6.33%
Hispanic
46.23%
Black
11.12%
Two+ Races
10.57%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2544
49.33%
1255 Female
50.31%
1280 Male

Student Population

2544 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

424 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Helix High Contact Information

Address

7323 University Ave., La Mesa, CA, 91941

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Phone

(619) 644-1940

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TOP 1018 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Helix High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Helix Charter High School recently held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to open its new Academic Support and Extended Learning building, as well as updated kitchen and cafeteria areas. The school continues to do a great job of helping its scholar-athletes by giving them unique first-generation college scholarships through the Helix High School Foundation. The campus is also still a place where students can get involved in specialized activities. It has professional dining options on site and has made all of its entrances and parking areas more accessible.

FAQ

Q1. What does Helix High teach?

Ans. Helix High has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Q2. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q3. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q4. Are there arts and creative programs at Helix High?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q5. How does Helix High keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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