Helix High vs Rolando Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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 Park Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
| Measure | Helix High La Mesa, California | Rolando Park Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,343 | #1550 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5677 of 16,910 | #20472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,554 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 2,554 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | La Mesa | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helix High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 56.7).
- •Helix High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Helix High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Helix High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 66.7%).
- •Rolando Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.4).
- •Helix High is the larger school with 2,554 students compared with 270.
- •Helix High is a charter school while Rolando Park 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 Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Helix High ranks higher (60.5 vs 56.7 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 Park Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helix High: 2,554. Rolando Park Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helix High and Rolando Park Elementary rank in California?
Helix High is 240th of 1,343 and Rolando Park Elementary is 1550th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).