Enrollment
119
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Helensview High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Helensview High School
Helensview High School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 119 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 119 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Portland's public schools, it stands alongside Bonny Slope Elementary School (602 students): Helensview High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.7:1).
Multnomah Esd also operates The Creeks (74 students) and Wheatley School (44 students) alongside Helensview High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Helensview High School compares
Helensview High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~119 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Helensview High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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