For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,757 students in St Helens SD 502 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in St Helens SD 502 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,757 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
St Helens SD 502 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Graduation Rate
74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.59
# American Indian Students
30 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
336 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
25%
# Black Students
28 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,126 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
193 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
189
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
196
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
213
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
184
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
235
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,972 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,079 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,972
$18,118
Spending / Student
$15,079
$19,155
Best St Helens SD 502 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Helens Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 S 9th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
St. Helens Arthur Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33035 Pittsburg Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Grades: K-6
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
Plymouth High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Mcbride Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2774 Columbia Blvd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
St. Helens Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
354 N 15th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #77.
St. Helens High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Gable Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 782 students
Rank: #88.
Columbia City School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Second St
Columbia City, OR 97018
(503) 366-7550
Columbia City, OR 97018
(503) 366-7550
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Helens SD 502 School District?
St Helens SD 502 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,757 students.
What is the rank of St Helens SD 502 School District?
St Helens SD 502 School District is ranked #151 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St Helens SD 502 School District?
77% of St Helens SD 502 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 SD 502 School District?
St Helens SD 502 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is St Helens SD 502 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,079 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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