Helensview High School serves 120 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helensview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Helensview High School's student population of 120 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Helensview High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
29%
3%
White
27%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Helensview High School often compared to?
Helensview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alliance High School, Metropolitan Learning Center, Creekside Community High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Helensview High School?
120 students attend Helensview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Helensview High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helensview High School?
Helensview High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helensview High School offer ?
Helensview High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Helensview High School part of?
Helensview High School is part of Multnomah ESD School District.
In what neighborhood is Helensview High School located?
Helensview High School is located in the Sumner neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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