Capitol High School vs Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
205 students
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter high · Grades 9–12
504 students
| Measure | Capitol High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 246 | #176 of 246 |
| National rank | #11364 of 16,910 | #7952 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 205 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 38.3).
- •Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 92.2%).
- •Capitol High School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.2).
- •Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is the larger school with 504 students compared with 205.
- •Capitol High School is a public school while Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is a charter 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 Capitol High School better than Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy ranks higher (51.6 vs 38.3 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 Capitol High School and Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol High School: 205. Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol High School and Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy rank in Louisiana?
Capitol High School is 223rd of 246 and Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is 176th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).