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St Helens High School

St Helens SD 502 · Columbia County · 2375 Gable Rd, St Helens, OR 97051.0

(503)397-1900

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4/10
#140
Rank 140 out of 203
English Language Arts4/10 · #143 · 35th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #141 · 31st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

St. Helens High School sits in a small Columbia River town about 30 miles northwest of Portland, where the pace is slower and the community ties run deep. The school serves a working-class, tight-knit area that values local pride and connection, though academic performance trends below state averages — something families focused on college prep may want to weigh carefully. For families who love the idea of raising kids in a quieter, nature-surrounded community with a genuine small-town feel, St. Helens offers that sense of belonging that's harder to find closer to the city.

Student Demographics

136 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
110 (81%)
Hispanic
13 (10%)
Multiple Races
10 (7%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged29 (21%)
Students with Disabilities20 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

823
Enrollment
38.48
Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.87
Administrators (FTE)
20
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

89.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

4
AP Courses
offered
3.6%
AP Participation
of students
28
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #142 · 45th percentile

24 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found