Is St Helens High School a good school?

St Helens High School ranks 179 th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend St Helens High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 813 students attended St Helens High School.

What is the racial makeup of St Helens High School?

Students at St Helens High School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Not Specified.

What schools feed into St Helens High School?

St Helens High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lewis & Clark Elementary School Elementary : McBride Elementary School Middle : St Helens Middle School

St Helens High School

Summary:

St Helens High School is a public high school in St Helens, Oregon, serving 782 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the St Helens School District 502, which is ranked 124 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St Helens High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores, with only 31.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 8.9% in Mathematics, and 35.9% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.2%, 20%, and 32%, respectively. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and multi-racial students performing relatively well, while white students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds struggle. As a result, St Helens High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, now at 179 out of 268 Oregon high schools, and a drop in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Scappoose High School, which is just 7.25 miles away, St Helens High School consistently underperforms in academic metrics. This stark contrast highlights the need for St Helens High School and the St Helens School District 502 to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's declining performance and disparities in student group outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2375 Gable Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051-2998

(503) 397-1900

District: St Helens School District 502

SchoolDigger Rank:
179^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,787

Feeder schools for St Helens High School:

Elementary:	Lewis & Clark Elementary School
	McBride Elementary School
Middle:	St Helens Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Number of students: 813

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St Helens High School ranks worse than 66.8% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St Helens High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Helens High School is 21.5. (See more...)

Compare St Helens High School employs 37.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Helens High School is $19,787.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Helens High School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Helens High School 179^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See St Helens High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

St Helens School District 502:

SchoolDigger ranks St Helens School District 502 124^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St Helens High School

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Rank History for all students at St Helens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	36.26	160^th	225	28.9%
2005	37.00	162^nd	231	29.9%
2006	29.03	183^rd	235	22.1%
2007	37.26	177^th	244	27.5%
2008	41.30	168^th	249	32.5%
2009	42.91	172^nd	263	34.6%
2010	69.47	83^rd	285	70.9%
2011	64.63	108^th	299	63.9%
2012	57.12	157^th	308	49.0%
2013	63.52	115^th	303	62.0%
2014	46.56	186^th	301	38.2%
2015	46.58	165^th	292	43.5%
2016	61.77	107^th	292	63.4%
2017	52.50	139^th	283	50.9%
2018	60.64	105^th	283	62.9%
2019	56.63	110^th	266	58.6%
2022	44.24	131^st	241	45.6%
2023	17.43	228^th	258	11.6%
2024	33.22	179^th	268	33.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at St Helens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	32.03	74^th	98	24.5%
2019	39.80	43^rd	66	34.8%
2022	8.54	46^th	47	2.1%
2024	62.81	25^th	68	63.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at St Helens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	31.22	93^rd	132	29.5%
2019	72.86	12^th	98	87.8%
2022	32.44	40^th	53	24.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Helens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	54.55	105^th	254	58.7%
2019	63.56	69^th	229	69.9%
2022	44.49	130^th	241	46.1%
2023	18.63	194^th	224	13.4%
2024	21.88	140^th	170	17.6%

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Rank History for Female students at St Helens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	66.98	78^th	251	68.9%
2019	68.82	54^th	199	72.9%
2022	43.91	106^th	194	45.4%
2023	17.64	181^st	200	9.5%
2024	38.86	125^th	213	41.3%

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Rank History for Male students at St Helens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	51.50	117^th	250	53.2%
2019	54.28	89^th	206	56.8%
2022	43.35	102^nd	200	49.0%
2023	17.37	193^rd	214	9.8%
2024	29.09	153^rd	216	29.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at St Helens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	54.15	60^th	156	61.5%
2019	62.80	41^st	144	71.5%
2024	56.73	39^th	132	70.5%

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Rank History for White students at St Helens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	56.16	119^th	266	55.3%
2019	50.38	124^th	245	49.4%
2022	43.14	128^th	228	43.9%
2023	14.40	216^th	237	8.9%
2024	25.30	192^nd	244	21.3%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St Helens High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	666	0	20	5	35	n/a	n/a	0	726
1989	666	0	18	4	23	n/a	n/a	0	711
1990	656	0	35	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	695
1991	682	0	18	11	14	n/a	n/a	0	725
1992	742	0	16	11	12	n/a	n/a	0	781
1993	848	0	14	15	14	n/a	n/a	0	891
1994	789	1	15	15	11	n/a	n/a	0	831
1995	771	2	17	26	22	n/a	n/a	0	838
1996	771	2	17	26	22	n/a	n/a	0	838
1997	781	3	16	26	16	n/a	n/a	0	842
1998	832	4	18	28	22	n/a	n/a	0	904
1999	836	3	35	35	31	n/a	n/a	0	940
2000	870	11	24	36	27	n/a	n/a	0	968
2001	889	9	30	36	20	n/a	n/a	0	984
2002	868	9	36	42	11	n/a	n/a	0	966
2003	868	9	36	42	11	n/a	n/a	0	966
2004	905	8	37	43	22	n/a	n/a	0	1015
2005	956	9	30	45	22	n/a	n/a	1	1063
2006	1006	8	20	49	1	n/a	n/a	0	1084
2007	980	9	21	53	5	n/a	n/a	24	1092
2008	938	6	25	49	20	n/a	n/a	6	1044
2009	922	9	30	47	26	n/a	n/a	5	1039
2010	896	10	4	48	18	n/a	n/a	33	1009
2011	885	6	11	66	35	4	22	0	1029
2012	899	4	10	74	31	4	37	0	1059
2013	847	4	8	86	31	2	41	0	1019
2014	801	6	17	87	27	4	44	0	986
2015	792	7	12	87	17	4	52	0	971
2016	776	7	15	87	12	3	53	0	953
2017	764	8	16	93	11	4	48	0	944
2018	732	7	11	86	9	4	58	0	907
2019	677	6	11	90	9	1	62	1	857
2020	659	4	8	99	3	2	55	4	834
2021	648	4	8	84	5	2	43	4	798
2022	608	6	9	83	6	4	49	2	767
2023	615	5	7	83	6	6	53	7	782
2024	644	7	7	78	8	3	56	10	813

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St Helens High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	726	48.0	15.1	12
1989	711	49.0	14.5	10.3
1990	695	47.9	14.5	11.9
1991	725	48.6	14.9	9
1992	781	45.9	17.0	6.7
1993	891	46.0	19.4	7.7
1994	831	45.1	18.4	9.1
1995	838	50.6	16.6	9.9
1996	838	50.6	16.6	9.9
1997	842	50.4	16.7	10.5
1998	904	47.0	19.2	9
1999	940	51.5	18.3	15.3
2000	968	51.7	18.7	21.7
2001	984	50.3	19.6	14.5
2002	966	49.8	19.4	20
2003	966	49.8	19.4	20
2004	1015	43.3	23.4	23
2005	1063	46.2	23.0	22.6
2006	1084	29.0	37.4	23.3
2007	1092	53.7	20.3	26.6
2008	1044	52.2	20.0	16.1
2009	1039	52.0	20.0	23.5
2010	1009	48.7	20.6	28.1
2011	1029	48.0	21.4	39.1
2012	1059	44.9	23.5	42.4
2013	1019	43.2	23.5	45.6
2014	986	42.0	23.4	43.1
2015	971	43.0	22.5	42.4
2016	953	44.0	21.6	30.7
2017	944	46.3	20.3	28.7
2018	907	47.2	19.1	26
2019	857	43.9	19.4	34.1
2020	834	43.3	19.2	33.1
2021	798	42.0	18.9	n/a
2022	767	38.7	19.7	n/a
2023	782	39.9	19.5	34
2024	813	37.6	21.5	48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St Helens High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	726	48.0	15.1	12
1989	711	49.0	14.5	10.3
1990	695	47.9	14.5	11.9
1991	725	48.6	14.9	9
1992	781	45.9	17.0	6.7
1993	891	46.0	19.4	7.7
1994	831	45.1	18.4	9.1
1995	838	50.6	16.6	9.9
1996	838	50.6	16.6	9.9
1997	842	50.4	16.7	10.5
1998	904	47.0	19.2	9
1999	940	51.5	18.3	15.3
2000	968	51.7	18.7	21.7
2001	984	50.3	19.6	14.5
2002	966	49.8	19.4	20
2003	966	49.8	19.4	20
2004	1015	43.3	23.4	23
2005	1063	46.2	23.0	22.6
2006	1084	29.0	37.4	23.3
2007	1092	53.7	20.3	26.6
2008	1044	52.2	20.0	16.1
2009	1039	52.0	20.0	23.5
2010	1009	48.7	20.6	28.1
2011	1029	48.0	21.4	39.1
2012	1059	44.9	23.5	42.4
2013	1019	43.2	23.5	45.6
2014	986	42.0	23.4	43.1
2015	971	43.0	22.5	42.4
2016	953	44.0	21.6	30.7
2017	944	46.3	20.3	28.7
2018	907	47.2	19.1	26
2019	857	43.9	19.4	34.1
2020	834	43.3	19.2	33.1
2021	798	42.0	18.9	n/a
2022	767	38.7	19.7	n/a
2023	782	39.9	19.5	34
2024	813	37.6	21.5	48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St Helens High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$14,210
2020	n/a	n/a	$14,544
2021	n/a	n/a	$14,819
2022	$1,894 (10.1%)	$16,838 (89.9%)	$18,732
2023	$1,145 (5.8%)	$18,642 (94.2%)	$19,787

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St Helens High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 110^th of 266 High schools	Ranks 228^th of 258 High schools	47%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (St Helens High School)	71.9	18.2	53.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (St Helens School District 502)	71.1	17.7	53.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (St Helens High School)	27.5	8	19.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (St Helens School District 502)	23.3	7.3	16%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (St Helens High School)	40.5	26.7	13.8%
11th Grade Science (St Helens School District 502)	37.1	21.3	15.8%
11th Grade Science (Oregon)	39.5	32.7	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	857	782	8.8%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	9	6	33.3%
Asian	11	7	36.4%
Hispanic	90	83	7.8%
Pacific Islander	1	6	500%
White	677	615	9.2%
Two or More Races	62	53	14.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.1%	34%	0.1%

Schools Near St Helens High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)			OSAS Mathematics (2024)			OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St Helens High School	Public	9-12	2375 Gable Rd	Saint Helens	97051	Columbia County	St Helens School District 502	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 397-1900	813	38	21.5	48.6%	644 (79.2%)	7 (0.9%)	78 (9.6%)	7 (0.9%)	8 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	56 (6.9%)	33.2	179^th of 268 public high schools	33.2%		17.4	228^th of 258 public high schools	11.6%	49			31.4			8.9		35.9	$19,787	$1,145	$18,642
Plymouth High School	Public	9-12	470 N 16th St	Saint Helens	97051	Columbia County	St Helens School District 502	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 366-7200	99	4	27.0	65.7%	68 (68.7%)	2 (2.0%)	14 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	9 (9.1%)	4.1	267^th of 268 public high schools	0.4%					(n/a)			10.0					5.3	$18,680	$442	$18,239
Scappoose High School	Public	9-12	33700 SE High School Way	Scappoose	97056	Columbia County	Scappoose School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(971) 200-8005	681	34	19.8	32.9%	545 (80.0%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (9.0%)	14 (2.1%)	8 (1.2%)	4 (0.6%)	40 (5.9%)	87.3	24^th of 268 public high schools	91.0%		54.8	94^th of 258 public high schools	63.6%	70			53.3			50.0		52.9	$21,599	$436	$21,162
Vernonia High School	Public	9-12	1000 Missouri Ave	Vernonia	97064	Columbia County	Vernonia School District 47J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 429-1333	176	13	13.7	48.3%	155 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	21.2	220^th of 268 public high schools	17.9%		31.9	185^th of 258 public high schools	28.3%	35			26.5			9.1		23.5	$27,416	$1,986	$25,430
Rainier Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	28170 Old Rainier Rd	Rainier	97048	Columbia County	Rainier School District 13	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 556-4215	379	27	13.8	62.5%	299 (78.9%)	4 (1.1%)	45 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.8%)	54.9	101^st of 268 public high schools	62.3%		65.2	72^nd of 258 public high schools	72.1%	29	45.0	37.5	44.0	15.3	10.6	21.2	19.1	40.0	$20,423	$1,607	$18,816
Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	6941 N Central St	Portland	97203	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5260	1,454	87	16.6	62.2%	441 (30.3%)	181 (12.4%)	572 (39.3%)	31 (2.1%)	6 (0.4%)	24 (1.7%)	163 (11.2%)	19.6	227^th of 268 public high schools	15.3%		19.1	220^th of 258 public high schools	14.7%	7			25.2					21.3	$23,201	$2,002	$21,199

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Schools Near St Helens High School