St. Helens High School

St. Helens High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2375 Gable Rd,  Saint Helens, OR
St. Helens School District
3.1
4.2
813 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C
College Prep
D+
Administration
D
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
38.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
66.1%
State Average
43.9%
Science
37%
State Average
40.9%
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
268:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
48.2%
White
78.6%
Hispanic
10.6%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

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.
Oregon State University 175 Students
Portland State University 169 Students
University of Oregon 146 Students
Portland Community College 113 Students
Western Oregon University 85 Students
University of Portland 84 Students
Linfield University 62 Students
Pacific University Oregon 58 Students
Southern Oregon University 52 Students
University of Washington 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 55 Students
Business 40 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Biology 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Education 19 Students
Veterinary Sciences 14 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Chemistry 12 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 146 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/23/2024
I enjoy being in a school that allows me to be able to be in a safe environment, having teachers that actually want you to do well and help. St. Helens is a pretty small town, so I would just like to see a little more diversity.
5.0 Freshman
2/25/2023
I like that my high school offers a variety of electives for all interests. The sports programs are great. I'm hoping that the school reconstruction is completed before I graduate. It's hard to carry a backpack and sports equipment throughout my school day without having a locker.
2.0 Senior
9/27/2022
Counselors are overworked and don't help all the students just the ones struggling. Teachers are helpful and do their best with what the district gives them
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/17/2018
Outstanding. The positive experiences and educational opportunities, combined with the personal nature of the community have created a wonderful experience.
1.0 other
10/9/2017
Love how everyone likes their football. But yet this is the kind of school that says, " we are not going to let you graduate because some of the teachers don't believe you deserve a second chance in highschool" yea..... Great school.... Love how the teachers decide if a child's life gets destroyed o...
5.0 other
7/24/2017
Before attending Saint Helens High School I spent a semester at Westview High School. Both were excellent institutions. That being said I have to say that I enjoyed my time at SHHS more. Westview has a much larger student body, so it was really easy to get lost in the shuffle. SHHS on the other hand...
5.0 parent
3/28/2016
The administration and teachers take great care in the learning and teaching of kids. The school has a fantastic array of academics and after school activities to help the child excel in school. Teachers give he extra help and care in education when needed. The student body is a lot smaller than mos...

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St. Helens High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Saint Helens, OR and is served by the St. Helens School District in Oregon. The school has a total enrollment of 813 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. St. Helens High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Plymouth High School, St. Helens Virtual Academy, Cedar Tree Classical Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Helens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Helens High School.

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