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Helix High

La Mesa, CA

CharterHigh · Grades 9–12
helixcharter.net7323 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941(619) 644-1940
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

584 students tested

84.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 83.5% did.

  • Exceeded47.0%
  • Met37.3%
  • Nearly met11.4%
  • Not met4.3%

Math

582 students tested

68.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 64.7% did.

  • Exceeded34.5%
  • Met33.9%
  • Nearly met21.4%
  • Not met10.2%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.9% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year2,5842,606
Suspended in or out of school6.2% · 1591.9% · 50
Suspensions20659
Violence with injury110
Violence without injury8337
Weapons43
Drugs6211
Defiance only360
Other108

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall2,4582,532
Suspended out of school1.9% · 465.3% · 135
Suspended in school<0.1% · 10.7% · 17
Expelled0.0% · 0Not reported
Attendance
California Department of Education

5.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted2,5612,576
Chronically absent3.6% · 915.3% · 136

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

2,544 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino46.2%
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White24.5%
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Black or African American11.1%
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Asian6.3%
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Two or More Races10.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.7%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060221102023

District
Helix High District
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
Yes
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
2,544 students
Teachers (FTE)
105.6

Sources