- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
Helensview High School
Federal NCES profile for Helensview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 418018000230
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helensview High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #17 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Helensview High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helensview High School ranks #17 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Multnomah Esd · Oregon
NCES ID 418018000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Helensview High School grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 418018000230 · Portland, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 17:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: The Creeks (74 students)
Helensview High School grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Helensview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Helensview High School
119 students
- The Creeks
The Creeks
74 students
- Wheatley Schoo 44
Wheatley School
44 students
- Functional Liv 39
Functional Living Skills Program
39 students
- Multnomah Inve 17
Multnomah Inverness School
17 students
- Hassolo School 6
Hassolo School
6 students
What this shows Helensview High School reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helensview High School compares
Helensview High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 5% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Oregon - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
African American 28.7%
White 20.0%
Two or More 14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Helensview High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
How Helensview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Creeks | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheatley School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Functional Living Skills Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Multnomah Inverness School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Hassolo School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Helensview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
William Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helensview High School
How many students attend Helensview High School?
Helensview High School has 119 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helensview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helensview High School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helensview High School?
50.0% of students at Helensview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helensview High School?
The largest demographic group at Helensview High School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.3% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helensview High School?
Helensview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Helensview High School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Helensview High School ranks #17 of 23 schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Multnomah Esd?
Besides Helensview High School, Multnomah Esd also operates The Creeks (74 students), Wheatley School (44 students), and Functional Living Skills Program (39 students). See the Multnomah Esd district page for the complete list.