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Helix High

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Suburb: LargeCharter

Reported Enrollment

2,502

students

District

Helix High District

County Context Score

57/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

7323 Univ Ave., La Mesa, CA, 91941

School District

Helix High District

NCES Identifiers

School ID
060221102023
District ID
0602211

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

2,502 students

School Setting

Suburb: Large

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Helix High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

San Diego County has 764 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 1 school. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Helix High tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Helix High District, San Diego County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
  • Charter status can mean separate application, lottery, or enrollment rules. Confirm eligibility before assuming neighborhood assignment.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Helix High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Helix High District.

School scale

2,502 students

Helix High reports 2,502 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 140 other high schools in San Diego County with enrollment data, 132 report fewer students and 8 report more. The peer median is 760 students.

County peer set

141 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 777 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

1 district schools

Helix High District lists 1 high school in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

0

Middle

0

High

1

Other

0

School Profile FAQ

Is Helix High a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Helix High District.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Helix High?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Helix High data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Helix High with nearby schools?

Helix High should be compared with 141 high schools in San Diego County, plus other schools in Helix High District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Helix High?

Before using Helix High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Helix High District.

Part of Helix High District

Helix High is one of 1 school in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 2,502 students across 1 school.

Schools in District

1

Reported Enrollment

2,502

1 school reporting

San Diego County Schools

County Context Score

57/100

County-level composite across 764 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor