Serving 742 students in grades 9-12, Helen Bernstein High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 742 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 65% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Helen Bernstein High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Bernstein High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Helen Bernstein High School is ranked #8531 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Helen Bernstein High School?
The graduation rate of Helen Bernstein High School is 65%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Helen Bernstein High School?
742 students attend Helen Bernstein High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Helen Bernstein High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Bernstein High School?
Helen Bernstein High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Helen Bernstein High School offer ?
Helen Bernstein High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Helen Bernstein High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 742 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 65% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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