Serving 1,419 students in grades 9-12, Helena High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 1% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Helena High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helena High School is 0.47, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Helena High School?
The graduation rate of Helena High School is 97%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Helena High School?
1,419 students attend Helena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Helena High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helena High School?
Helena High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helena High School offer ?
Helena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Helena High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
