Helena High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Helena, Alabama 35080 · Shelby County
#23 of 304 high schools in Alabama
#3705 of 16,910 nationally
About Helena High School
Helena High School is a public high located in Helena, in the Shelby County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,383 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 23rd of 304 ranked high schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,383.
There are 4 schools in Helena; Helena High School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Helena High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Helena High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Helena Middle
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
957 students · 279 m away
Helena Intermediate School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
955 students · 1.8 km away
Helena Elementary School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–2
778 students · 2.7 km away
Creek View Elementary School
Maylene · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
958 students · 5.6 km away
Pelham High School
Pelham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students · 6.1 km away
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Hoover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,192 students · 6.2 km away
Thompson High School
Alabaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,060 students · 6.4 km away
Pelham Park Middle School
Pelham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students · 6.6 km away
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
534 students · 6.9 km away
Thompson Middle School
Alabaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,444 students · 7.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
ClayChalkville High School
Pinson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,377 students
Gadsden City High School
Gadsden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,361 students
Robertsdale High School
Robertsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,418 students
Homewood High School
Homewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,333 students
Hillcrest High School
Tuscaloosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
Buckhorn High School
New Market · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Helena High School a good school?
Helena High School has a Success Index (US) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #23 of 304 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Helena High School rank in Alabama?
Helena High School ranks #23 of 304 high schools in Alabama and #3705 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Helena High School?
Helena High School had 1,383 students in 2025.
Is Helena High School a elementary school or a high school?
Helena High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Helena High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Helena High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.