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 proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts 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%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Helens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
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.
School Mascot
Lion
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1950
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 diversity score 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
79%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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