Grover Cleveland Charter High vs Helix High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grover Cleveland Charter High
Reseda · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,719 students
Helix High
La Mesa · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,554 students
| Measure | Grover Cleveland Charter High Reseda, California | Helix High La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 1,343 | #240 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9477 of 16,910 | #5677 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,719 | 2,554 |
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 2,554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Reseda | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helix High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 45.9).
- •Helix High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Helix High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Helix High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 71.5%).
- •Grover Cleveland Charter High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.4).
- •Grover Cleveland Charter High is the larger school with 2,719 students compared with 2,554.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grover Cleveland Charter High better than Helix High?
On the Success Index (US), Helix High ranks higher (60.5 vs 45.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Grover Cleveland Charter High and Helix High?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Reseda and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grover Cleveland Charter High: 2,719. Helix High: 2,554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grover Cleveland Charter High and Helix High rank in California?
Grover Cleveland Charter High is 468th of 1,343 and Helix High is 240th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).