For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,764 students in St Helens SD 502 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in St Helens SD 502 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,764 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St Helens SD 502 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Graduation Rate
74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.60
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
77%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,041 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,937
$18,279
Spending / Student
$15,041
$19,325
Best St Helens SD 502 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Helens Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 S 9th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
St. Helens Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33035 Pittsburg Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Plymouth High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #55.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2774 Columbia Blvd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #66.
St. Helens Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
354 N 15th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #77.
St. Helens High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Gable Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #88.
Columbia City School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Second St
Columbia City, OR 97018
(503) 366-7550
Columbia City, OR 97018
(503) 366-7550
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Helens SD 502 School District?
St Helens SD 502 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,764 students.
What is the rank of St Helens SD 502 School District?
St Helens SD 502 School District is ranked #149 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St Helens SD 502 School District?
77% of St Helens SD 502 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Helens SD 502 School District?
St Helens SD 502 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is St Helens SD 502 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,041 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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