Helix High vs La Mesa Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 594 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helix High
La Mesa · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,554 students
La Mesa Arts Academy
La Mesa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,059 students
| Measure | Helix High La Mesa, California | La Mesa Arts Academy La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,343 | #240 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5677 of 16,910 | #4397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 2,554 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 2,554 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 60.5).
- •Helix High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Helix High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 65.5%).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.4).
- •Helix High is the larger school with 2,554 students compared with 1,059.
- •Helix High is a charter school while La Mesa Arts Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Helix High better than La Mesa Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa Arts Academy ranks higher (64.9 vs 60.5 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 Helix High and La Mesa Arts Academy?
About 594 m in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helix High: 2,554. La Mesa Arts Academy: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helix High and La Mesa Arts Academy rank in California?
Helix High is 240th of 1,343 and La Mesa Arts Academy is 240th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).