Helix High vs Rolando 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
Rolando Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Helix High La Mesa, California | Rolando Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,343 | #3465 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5677 of 16,910 | #39545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,554 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 2,554 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 35% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helix High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 28.5).
- •Helix High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Helix High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 39%).
- •Helix High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 68.7%).
- •Helix High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 28.5).
- •Helix High is the larger school with 2,554 students compared with 371.
- •Helix High is a charter school while Rolando 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 Rolando Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Helix High ranks higher (60.5 vs 28.5 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 Rolando Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helix High: 2,554. Rolando Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helix High and Rolando Elementary rank in California?
Helix High is 240th of 1,343 and Rolando Elementary is 3465th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).