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Helix High School
Charter High School
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Grade 9-12
4200 Lowell St,
La Mesa, CA
School Details
Head of School
Kevin Osborn
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
97.6%
Niche Grade
A
A+
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A+
A
A+
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B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.59
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Reading Proficiency
83%
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Math Proficiency
57%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
116
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Full Time Teachers
110
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Part Time Teachers
6
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Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1220
Math
620
Verbal
600
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Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
25
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Number of AP Courses
10
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AP Pass Rate
77.5%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Low
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
40%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
34.5%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
17.1%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
492:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
49.9%
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Male
49.8%
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Hispanic
47%
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White
24.2%
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Black
10.6%
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Two or more races
9.3%
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Asian
4.8%
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Filipino
1.7%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#4
Best Charter HS in California
#7
Niche Standout HS in California
#14
Best HS For Athletes in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University
1,087 Students
University of California - San Diego
797 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
643 Students
University of California - Berkeley
472 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
453 Students
University of California - Irvine
437 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
367 Students
Cal Poly
347 Students
University of California - Davis
341 Students
University of San Diego
317 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
263 Students
Business
248 Students
Biology
239 Students
Nursing
159 Students
Computer Science
135 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
105 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
80 Students
Education
80 Students
Political Science and Government
79 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
75 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/3/2025
Helix is good but it lacks in many different areas. Buildings are old & ran down and the football field is atrocious. However, great academics and nice outside school.
7/10/2025
My time and experiences at Helix Charter High School have shaped the person I am today. As a rising junior at this high school, I have learned to prioritize my time more and reflect on who I want to be as I grow into adulthood. Resources that have helped me along this journey include joining the Helix Beach Volleyball and indoor volleyball programs, as well as the counselors who have led to my bright future.
5/19/2025
My best experience was the diversity at that school and the college readiness. All students had the opportunity Senior and Junior Year to go on a trip to visit colleges. There was even a College Readiness class that guided students in how to apply to colleges and what they were looking for in your essays. The teachers were veery nice and flexible when it cam to family issues colliding with school.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/3/2024
Honestly an amazing school. I truly recommend this school a thousand times. Many staffs speak spanish as well which is extremely helpful for parents whose first language is spanish. They often have surveys to better understand what the students want and need. All the teachers are super respectful an...
1/13/2020
Great teachers !! Great people !! Thanks for the times !!
10/22/2019
I just graduated from helix and honestly they prepared me so much for college. Thanks to their guidance and positive attitude I got into many UC's and CSU's. I will always be grateful for the opportunities they provided (Honors, AP, Dual-enrollment) that helped me get to where I am today. I earned s...
7/11/2019
I am going to be a sophomore this upcoming school year and my experience with Helix has been extremely great. A lot of students who graduated were college ready and majority of the seniors I knew got into UC schools. As a freshmen, there is a class called Helix First where students learn about what...
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Helix High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 4200 Lowell St in La Mesa, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,462 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Helix High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 97.6%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Learning Choice Academy - East County, The Charter School of San Diego, Diego Hills Central Public Charter, and more. Learn more about what La Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Helix High School.