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Helensview High School

8678 NE Sumner St, Portland, OR, 97220

About Helensview High School

Helensview High School is a public alternative school in Portland, Oregon, which is a big city. It is known as one of the best schools for personalized care and has 129 students in grades 6–12. The school has a good reputation for alternative education and has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. There are 53% female and 43% male students at the school, and nine full-time teachers and two dedicated school counselors are there to help them. The way Helensview High School teaches is based on wrap-around services and transition programs for students. A lot of the kids who go to the school come from low-income families. The school gives them a safety net and clear paths to graduation. The school gets about $23,027 for each student, and the median home price in the area is about $537,199. Helensview High School is one of the best schools because it has a curriculum that focuses on resilience and personal and professional growth.

Helensview High School Contact Information

Address

8678 NE Sumner St, Portland, OR, 97220

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Phone

(503) 262-4150

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

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State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
9
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
129
Total Students
$63467
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 213 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Helensview High School

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Student Demographics

White 22.48%
Asian 1.55%
Hispanic 22.48%
Black 26.36%
Two+ Races 17.83%
Native Am. 4.65%
White
22.48%
Asian
1.55%
Hispanic
22.48%
Black
26.36%
Two+ Races
17.83%
Native Am.
4.65%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 129
53.49%
69 Female
42.64%
55 Male

Student Population

129 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

129 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Helensview High School recently celebrated the growth of its Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, especially its hands-on urban farming and culinary arts programs. Students are now in charge of a new restorative justice program at the school. This gives them a chance to get to know each other better and become better leaders. The campus also recently updated its digital learning lab, which gives students new tools to help them recover credits and plan for life after high school.

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

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. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Helensview High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q4. Does Helensview High School offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Helensview High School gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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