How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Helix High District | La Mesa-Spring Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Mesa, California | La Mesa, California |
| Total Enrollment | 2,502 | 10,745 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.2:1 | 23.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Helix High District | La Mesa-Spring Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,194 | $16,770 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.5% | 18.5% |
| State Revenue | 44.8% | 50.7% |
| Local Revenue | 45.7% | 30.8% |
Helix High District
Federal State Local
La Mesa-Spring Valley
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Helix High District | La Mesa-Spring Valley |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.1% | 22.8% |
| African American | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.1% | 54.0% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.4% | 51.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Helix High District | La Mesa-Spring Valley |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 410:1 | 625.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2.3% | 35.0% |
School Types
Helix High District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
La Mesa-Spring Valley
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.