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7323 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941-6055
Summary
Helix High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
75.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
67.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 67.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 200/1,596 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 55/1,596 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,554 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,672 (65.5%) |
| English Learners | 89 (3.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.4 points from last year and fell 7.6 points over the full period. Math fell 1.2 points from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math +2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
75.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 77.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 61% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
67.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.7-point math income gap is about the same as the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 69.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Helix High compare within the district?
Helix High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Grossmont Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Helix High rank in California?
Helix High ranks No. 200 of 1,596 in reading and No. 55 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Helix High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 11 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 71.7% meet the reading standard and 62.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Helix High compare with other schools in La Mesa?
Helix High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in La Mesa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La MesaHow does Helix High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Helix High is No. 17 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Helix HighThis school | 67.2% | 75.9% |
| Grossmont High | 29.7% | 58.8% |
| El Cajon Valley High | 9.7% | 21.6% |
