HELENA HIGH SCHOOL
Helena High School is a public high school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Helena, AL with about 1,281 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 66 teachers, Helena High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Helena High School, located in the growing community of Helena, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution within the Shelby County School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes student achievement, character development, and community engagement. The campus features modern facilities designed to accommodate a comprehensive curriculum, ranging from rigorous college-preparatory coursework and Advanced Placement (AP) classes to diverse vocational and elective programs that help students explore various career pathways.
Beyond its academic offerings, Helena High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in the student experience. The "Huskies" maintain a strong reputation in Alabama high school athletics, complemented by an active array of student organizations, performing arts programs, and service-based clubs. By balancing high academic expectations with a strong emphasis on school spirit and extracurricular involvement, the school aims to prepare its graduates not only for post-secondary success but also for responsible citizenship within the broader Helena community.
For more information, contact Helena High School at (205) 682-3650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-3650
HELENA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Helena, AL with about 1,281 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shelby County
- Total Students:
- 1,281
- Teachers:
- 66.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,281 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HELENA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.8%
- Black or African American
- 13.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.