Helix High vs Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km 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
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
Lemon Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
399 students
| Measure | Helix High La Mesa, California | Lemon Grove Academy Elementary Lemon Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,343 | #4828 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5677 of 16,910 | #47016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,554 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 2,554 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | La Mesa | Lemon Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helix High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 16.2).
- •Helix High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 83.2%).
- •Helix High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 26.6).
- •Helix High is the larger school with 2,554 students compared with 399.
- •Helix High is a charter school while Lemon Grove Academy Elementary 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 Lemon Grove Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Helix High ranks higher (60.5 vs 16.2 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 Lemon Grove Academy Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and Lemon Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helix High: 2,554. Lemon Grove Academy Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helix High and Lemon Grove Academy Elementary rank in California?
Helix High is 240th of 1,343 and Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is 4828th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).