Helena High School

Helena High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1310 Hillsboro Pky,  Helena, AL
Shelby County Schools
4.2
2.3
1,419 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
21.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33.7%
State Average
27.8%
Science
25.2%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
460:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
71.7%
Black
15.9%
Hispanic
8.7%
Two or more races
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best HS For Athletes in Alabama
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Auburn University 371 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 353 Students
The University of Alabama 351 Students
Troy University 199 Students
University of South Alabama 190 Students
Samford University 164 Students
Mississippi State University 133 Students
University of Montevallo 129 Students
Jacksonville State University 104 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 104 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 117 Students
Business 111 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Biology 75 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Elementary Education 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 29 Students
Education 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 144 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/17/2024
I just moved here during the summer of 2024 and I love it here. It's so much fun having a big senior class, the Friday Night Lights are amazing and our Pep rally's are so much fun. I'm really gonna miss HHS after I graduate.
1.0 Junior
8/12/2024
I loved this school with all my heart. But the racism I faced was very disappointing . I expected much more from the behavior of TEENAGERS. Especially some that would be entering college soon. The teachers did practically nothing about the racism.
4.0 Parent
7/18/2024
Administration really cares about the students at Helena High School. The school is ran really well. Its up to the parents and students to make a school great. Some parents don't care and expect the school to provide too many resources at no cost or investment by the parents. I wish Helena had better resources or more classes to offer but they are a county school with limited budget.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 student
2/18/2022
as a student here at helena i can say this is FAR from true there is clear bias and there is definitely targeted students!!!
1.0 student
10/11/2017
The administration does not cooperate with students; take unreasonable actions when students do unharmful things that might be a little bit out of the rules. Communication between school and students/parents is nonexistent. The school (building), janitorial staff, and cafeteria staff are about the o...
5.0 parent
5/25/2014
My school is very knowledgeable and the teaching staff is great. I look forward to each and every school year.

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Helena High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Helena, AL, in the Helena neighborhood, and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 1,419 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Helena High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $394,466. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Hillsboro School, Riverside Christian Academy, Helena Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Helena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Helena High School.

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