- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baton Rouge, LA
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220054002311Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #9 of 14
- high schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helix Mentorship Steam Academy ranks #9 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+116 students YoY
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (+28.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+116 students YoY 220054002311 · Baton Rouge, LA High · MID · CHARTER
504 enr · 17.4:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (+28.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- This school 504
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy
504 students
What this shows Helix Mentorship Steam Academy reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helix Mentorship Steam Academy compares
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.5%
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.
Funding equity
$15,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Helix Mentorship Steam Academy is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helix Mentorship Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helix Mentorship Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Standard public school
1,593 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,529 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High School
Standard public school
1,331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Liberty High School
Standard public school
1,218 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Tara High School
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Standard public school
837 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helix Mentorship Steam Academy
How many students attend Helix Mentorship Steam Academy?
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy has 504 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), up 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy is 17.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy?
76.6% of students at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helix Mentorship Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Helix Mentorship Steam Academy is African American at 95.6% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helix Mentorship Steam Academy?
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Helix Mentorship Steam Academy rank among high schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Helix Mentorship Steam Academy ranks #9 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Helix Mentorship Steam Academy, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), and Liberty High School (1,218 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.