St. Helens High School is a public high school located in St. Helens, Oregon, United States. The city was founded in 1850 and the high school was built in the 1950s. During the 2022-2023 academic year, it served approximately 960 students.
Serving 823 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 6-9% (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 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (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 823 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
823 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Rankings
St. Helens High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Helens High School is 0.39, 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
#1101 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
77%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St Helens SD 502 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Helens High School's ranking?
St. Helens High School is ranked #1101 out of 1,174 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, St. Helens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 85-89%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend St. Helens High School?
823 students attend St. Helens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of St. Helens High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 22:1, 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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