Saint Helena Unified

The Saint Helena Unified school district in California serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with several standout institutions that excel in areas like graduation rates, test scores, and overall school quality.

At the high school level, Saint Helena High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 409 out of 2,335 California high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 91.3% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and its students demonstrate strong academic achievement, with 75.86% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 34.19% proficient or better in Mathematics. The district's middle school, Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate, also performs well, ranking 770 out of 2,788 California middle schools and maintaining a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.8%.

Across the district, the schools serve a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation and a strong commitment to providing equitable access to educational resources, as evidenced by the high proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the district generally excels, there may be opportunities to address higher chronic absenteeism rates at Saint Helena Elementary and Saint Helena High, which could further enhance student outcomes district-wide.