Helix Charter School

Summary:

Helix Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Helix, Oregon, serving 144 students in grades K-12 and part of the Helix School District 1. This unique school provides a personalized learning environment and consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Science proficiency.

Helix Charter School's academic performance is a standout, with 73.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 45.2%, and 57.1% proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 32%. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 8.7 to 12.2 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning experience. Additionally, Helix Charter School spends significantly more per student, at $21,824, than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic results.

Compared to the nearby InterMountain Virtual Learning Academy, a public virtual school, Helix Charter School's student-teacher ratio is much lower, indicating a more personalized approach. While Helix Charter School excels in ELA and Science, its Mathematics performance is more mixed, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Overall, Helix Charter School appears to be a high-performing alternative school that provides a unique and effective educational experience for its students.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 120 Main
       Helix, OR  97835


(541) 457-2175

District: Helix School District 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 710 Oregon Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,824 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  144

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Two or more races:
9.0%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Compare Details Helix Charter School ranks better than 60% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Helix Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.98. (See more...)
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Compare Details Helix Charter School ranks better than 80.2% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), two or more races (9%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Helix Charter School is 8.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helix Charter School is $21,824.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Helix Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Helix Charter School 284th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Helix Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Helix Charter School 53rd of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Helix Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Helix Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.92 296th 586 49.5%
2005 54.16 323rd 629 48.6%
2006 66.96 201st 636 68.4%
2007 84.73 50th 652 92.3%
2008 75.60 121st 655 81.5%
2009 71.11 172nd 665 74.1%
2010 77.74 117th 674 82.6%
2011 72.62 154th 695 77.8%
2012 61.31 264th 730 63.8%
2013 65.33 225th 707 68.2%
2014 66.45 218th 695 68.6%
2015 68.63 182nd 706 74.2%
2016 51.42 321st 697 53.9%
2017 55.27 281st 701 59.9%
2018 39.95 431st 709 39.2%
2019 55.41 291st 705 58.7%
2022 64.58 206th 706 70.8%
2023 79.50 116th 706 83.6%
2024 53.27 284th 710 60.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.44 306th 640 52.2%
2022 64.89 205th 703 70.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.87 253rd 681 62.8%
2024 61.12 207th 658 68.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.51 432nd 680 36.5%
2019 29.80 455th 623 27.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.91 400th 683 41.4%
2019 49.83 328th 662 50.5%
2022 52.93 285th 666 57.2%
2023 69.35 174th 656 73.5%
2024 48.91 316th 670 52.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Helix Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.07 34th 270 87.4%
2005 67.11 71st 271 73.8%
2006 67.04 75th 285 73.7%
2007 50.85 151st 295 48.8%
2008 70.42 65th 315 79.4%
2009 79.55 45th 323 86.1%
2010 88.58 16th 343 95.3%
2011 85.60 22nd 357 93.8%
2012 79.33 53rd 395 86.6%
2013 88.74 23rd 377 93.9%
2014 73.54 87th 382 77.2%
2015 79.10 50th 381 86.9%
2016 79.72 51st 383 86.7%
2017 67.23 103rd 382 73.0%
2018 56.73 146th 384 62.0%
2019 52.38 164th 379 56.7%
2022 49.12 163rd 367 55.6%
2023 36.98 222nd 380 41.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.50 17th 325 94.8%
2022 49.40 161st 364 55.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.41 136th 342 60.2%
2022 48.07 144th 310 53.5%
2023 77.53 51st 323 84.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.02 136th 341 60.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.41 176th 357 50.7%
2019 33.08 244th 344 29.1%
2022 42.81 196th 355 44.8%
2023 36.24 225th 360 37.5%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.33 120th 225 46.7%
2005 84.63 21st 231 90.9%
2006 96.42 7th 235 97.0%
2007 87.80 16th 244 93.4%
2008 80.86 33rd 249 86.7%
2009 37.61 195th 263 25.9%
2010 64.90 105th 285 63.2%
2011 56.25 163rd 299 45.5%
2012 60.90 144th 308 53.2%
2013 88.03 10th 303 96.7%
2014 42.26 206th 301 31.6%
2015 77.86 42nd 292 85.6%
2017 92.55 10th 283 96.5%
2018 96.74 2nd 283 99.3%
2022 97.21 6th 241 97.5%
2024 72.48 53rd 268 80.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.32 1st 254 99.6%
2022 97.34 6th 241 97.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.96 12th 251 95.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Helix Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.98 2nd 266 99.2%
2024 61.91 82nd 244 66.4%
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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.

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Helix Charter School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Helix Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 43 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1989 34 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1990 126 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 127
1991 95 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 96
1992 109 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1993 109 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 112
1994 123 1 0 6 5 n/a n/a 0 135
1995 140 0 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 149
1996 140 0 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 149
1997 145 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 152
1998 147 0 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 157
1999 164 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 172
2000 150 1 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 159
2001 149 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 154
2002 177 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 1 183
2003 177 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 1 183
2004 176 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 1 180
2005 149 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 6 159
2006 160 0 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 168
2007 160 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 4 171
2008 152 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 4 160
2009 161 0 1 0 5 n/a n/a 4 171
2010 169 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 1 174
2011 159 3 1 1 7 0 1 0 172
2012 155 1 0 1 9 0 5 0 171
2013 147 1 0 1 4 0 5 0 158
2014 172 1 0 6 4 0 8 0 191
2015 157 0 0 8 4 1 11 0 181
2016 153 0 3 13 5 1 9 0 184
2017 153 0 3 11 2 1 15 0 185
2018 155 0 3 6 2 1 17 0 184
2019 161 0 4 10 0 1 14 0 190
2020 156 0 4 8 1 1 13 0 183
2021 135 0 4 9 0 1 13 0 162
2022 133 0 0 11 4 0 14 0 162
2023 117 0 0 10 4 0 13 0 144

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 Helix Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 45 7.0 6.4 6.7
1989 35 5.7 6.1 5.7
1990 127 13.8 9.2 0
1991 96 14.0 6.8 20.8
1992 113 11.7 9.6 22.1
1993 112 12.7 8.8 17
1994 135 11.5 11.7 13.3
1995 149 15.1 9.9 11.4
1996 149 15.1 9.9 11.4
1997 152 14.8 10.3 9.2
1998 157 14.0 11.2 5.1
1999 172 12.8 13.4 13.4
2000 159 13.2 12.0 19.5
2001 154 14.0 11.0 17.5
2002 183 15.0 12.2 21.4
2003 183 15.0 12.2 21.4
2004 180 14.9 12.1 22.9
2005 159 15.0 10.6 29.4
2006 168 14.0 12.0 27.4
2007 171 0.0 n/a 26.9
2008 160 n/a n/a 28.8
2009 171 14.0 12.2 26.9
2010 174 15.0 11.6 38.2
2011 172 15.0 11.4 45.3
2012 171 15.7 10.8 38.6
2013 158 16.2 9.7 34.8
2014 191 n/a n/a 39.3
2015 181 16.0 11.3 32.6
2016 184 16.0 11.5 25.5
2017 185 15.5 11.9 24.9
2018 184 16.1 11.3 23.9
2019 190 16.1 11.7 n/a
2020 183 15.2 12.0 n/a
2021 162 16.0 10.1 n/a
2022 162 13.2 12.2 n/a
2023 144 16.5 8.7 n/a

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 Helix Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 45 7.0 6.4 6.7
1989 35 5.7 6.1 5.7
1990 127 13.8 9.2 0
1991 96 14.0 6.8 20.8
1992 113 11.7 9.6 22.1
1993 112 12.7 8.8 17
1994 135 11.5 11.7 13.3
1995 149 15.1 9.9 11.4
1996 149 15.1 9.9 11.4
1997 152 14.8 10.3 9.2
1998 157 14.0 11.2 5.1
1999 172 12.8 13.4 13.4
2000 159 13.2 12.0 19.5
2001 154 14.0 11.0 17.5
2002 183 15.0 12.2 21.4
2003 183 15.0 12.2 21.4
2004 180 14.9 12.1 22.9
2005 159 15.0 10.6 29.4
2006 168 14.0 12.0 27.4
2007 171 0.0 n/a 26.9
2008 160 n/a n/a 28.8
2009 171 14.0 12.2 26.9
2010 174 15.0 11.6 38.2
2011 172 15.0 11.4 45.3
2012 171 15.7 10.8 38.6
2013 158 16.2 9.7 34.8
2014 191 n/a n/a 39.3
2015 181 16.0 11.3 32.6
2016 184 16.0 11.5 25.5
2017 185 15.5 11.9 24.9
2018 184 16.1 11.3 23.9
2019 190 16.1 11.7 n/a
2020 183 15.2 12.0 n/a
2021 162 16.0 10.1 n/a
2022 162 13.2 12.2 n/a
2023 144 16.5 8.7 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Helix Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $17,331
2020 n/a n/a $19,025
2021 n/a n/a $19,762
2022 $948 (4.3%) $20,877 (95.7%) $21,824

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 291st of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 116th of 706 Elementary schools
 24.8%
Ranks 164th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 222nd of 380 Middle schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Helix Charter School)57.166.7
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Helix School District 1)57.166.7
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Helix Charter School)38.133.3
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Helix School District 1)38.133.3
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Helix Charter School)5061.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Helix School District 1)5061.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Helix Charter School)33.353.8
 20.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Helix School District 1)33.353.8
 20.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Helix Charter School)33.353.8
 20.5%
   5th Grade Science (Helix School District 1)33.353.8
 20.5%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Helix Charter School)35.738.9
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Helix School District 1)35.738.9
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.946.3
 8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Helix Charter School)28.627.8
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Helix School District 1)28.627.8
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.5
 10.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Helix Charter School)5044.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Helix School District 1)5044.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Helix Charter School)37.522.2
 15.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Helix School District 1)37.522.2
 15.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Helix Charter School)43.816.7
 27.1%
   8th Grade Science (Helix School District 1)43.816.7
 27.1%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students190144
 24.2%
African American00
American Indian04
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic1010
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White161117
 27.3%
Two or More Races1413
 7.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 144 students attended Helix Charter School.

Students at Helix Charter School are 81% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

Helix Charter School ranks 284th of 710 Oregon alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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