Helix High vs Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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 for the Sciences and Humanities
Lemon Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Helix High La Mesa, California | Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities Lemon Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,343 | #581 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5677 of 16,910 | #10088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,554 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 2,554 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 41% |
| city | La Mesa | Lemon Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helix High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 38.8).
- •Helix High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Helix High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Helix High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 80.4%).
- •Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.4).
- •Helix High is the larger school with 2,554 students compared with 516.
- •Helix High is a charter school while Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities 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 for the Sciences and Humanities?
On the Success Index (US), Helix High ranks higher (60.5 vs 38.8 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 for the Sciences and Humanities?
About 1.8 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 for the Sciences and Humanities: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helix High and Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities rank in California?
Helix High is 240th of 1,343 and Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities is 581st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).