Helensview High School

Helensview High School serves 129 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Helensview High School's student population of 129 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Helensview High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Helensview High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Helensview High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Helensview High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
58%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
19%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Helensview High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.79
This chart displays the diversity score of Helensview High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Helensview High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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, Creekside Community High School, Metropolitan Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Helensview High School?
129 students attend Helensview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Helensview High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 14:1, which is lower than 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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