St. Helens High School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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St. Helens High School

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (503) 397-1900

Serving 813 students in grades 9-12, St. Helens High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 813 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
: 80-84% (Top 50% in OR)
: Bottom 50%
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

St. Helens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category

Attribute

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

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St. Helens High School's student population of 813 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

813 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of St. Helens High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of St. Helens High School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

St. Helens High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of St. Helens High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (OR)

#990 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of St. Helens High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

15-19%

31%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Helens High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

25-29%

44%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Helens High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

45-49%

30%

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

17:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of St. Helens High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

10%

26%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in St. Helens High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

White

79%

58%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in St. Helens High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.36

0.60

This chart displays the diversity score of St. Helens High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

80-84%

81%

This chart displays graduation rate of St. Helens High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Eligible for

38%

51%

Eligible for

11%

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

St Helens SD 502 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Helens High School's ranking?

St. Helens High School is ranked #990 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.

What schools are St. Helens High School often compared to?

St. Helens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scappoose High School, St. Helens Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).

What is the graduation rate of St. Helens High School?

The graduation rate of St. Helens High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.

How many students attend St. Helens High School?

813 students attend St. Helens High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of St. Helens High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Helens High School?

St. Helens High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.

What grades does St. Helens High School offer ?

St. Helens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is St. Helens High School part of?

St. Helens High School is part of St Helens SD 502 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 813 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
: Bottom 50%
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education