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:
179th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,732 Help


Feeder schools for St Helens High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  782

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
10.6%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St Helens High School ranks worse than 66.8% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Helens High School is 19.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Helens High School is $18,732.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Helens High School:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St Helens School District 502:

SchoolDigger ranks St Helens School District 502 124th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.26 160th 225 28.9%
2005 37.00 162nd 231 29.9%
2006 29.03 183rd 235 22.1%
2007 37.26 177th 244 27.5%
2008 41.30 168th 249 32.5%
2009 42.91 172nd 263 34.6%
2010 69.47 83rd 285 70.9%
2011 64.63 108th 299 63.9%
2012 57.12 157th 308 49.0%
2013 63.52 115th 303 62.0%
2014 46.56 186th 301 38.2%
2015 46.58 165th 292 43.5%
2016 61.77 107th 292 63.4%
2017 52.50 139th 283 50.9%
2018 60.64 105th 283 62.9%
2019 56.63 110th 266 58.6%
2022 44.24 131st 241 45.6%
2023 17.43 228th 258 11.6%
2024 33.22 179th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.03 74th 98 24.5%
2019 39.80 43rd 66 34.8%
2022 8.54 46th 47 2.1%
2024 62.81 25th 68 63.2%
See the entire list of Best Oregon High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at St Helens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.22 93rd 132 29.5%
2019 72.86 12th 98 87.8%
2022 32.44 40th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.55 105th 254 58.7%
2019 63.56 69th 229 69.9%
2022 44.49 130th 241 46.1%
2023 18.63 194th 224 13.4%
2024 21.88 140th 170 17.6%
See the entire list of Best Oregon High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at St Helens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.98 78th 251 68.9%
2019 68.82 54th 199 72.9%
2022 43.91 106th 194 45.4%
2023 17.64 181st 200 9.5%
2024 38.86 125th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.50 117th 250 53.2%
2019 54.28 89th 206 56.8%
2022 43.35 102nd 200 49.0%
2023 17.37 193rd 214 9.8%
2024 29.09 153rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.15 60th 156 61.5%
2019 62.80 41st 144 71.5%
2024 56.73 39th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.16 119th 266 55.3%
2019 50.38 124th 245 49.4%
2022 43.14 128th 228 43.9%
2023 14.40 216th 237 8.9%
2024 25.30 192nd 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.

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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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 110th of 266 High schoolsRanks 228th 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)71.918.2
 53.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (St Helens School District 502)71.117.7
 53.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (St Helens High School)27.58
 19.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (St Helens School District 502)23.37.3
 16%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%
11th Grade Science (St Helens High School)40.526.7
 13.8%
   11th Grade Science (St Helens School District 502)37.121.3
 15.8%
   11th Grade Science (Oregon)39.532.7
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students857782
 8.8%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian96
 33.3%
Asian117
 36.4%
Hispanic9083
 7.8%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White677615
 9.2%
Two or More Races6253
 14.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.1%34%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St Helens High School

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

Students at St Helens High School are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 782 students attended 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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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