Helensview High School

120 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Helensview High School, located in Portland, Oregon, is an alternative educational program within the Portland Public Schools district. It is specifically designed to support students who have struggled in traditional high school settings, often serving youth who have experienced significant life challenges, academic gaps, or the need for a non-traditional path to graduation. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, utilizing smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help students earn their high school diplomas while fostering social and emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Helensview focuses heavily on creating a supportive, community-oriented environment where students feel safe and valued. The staff provides wrap-around services and career-readiness support, aiming to prepare students for life after graduation—whether that involves entering the workforce, enrolling in trade programs, or pursuing higher education. By prioritizing flexibility and student advocacy, Helensview serves as a vital resource for young people looking to overcome obstacles and achieve their academic potential in a nurturing, structured space.

120

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helensview High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	29
Black	34
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
34 (28.8 %)
White
32 (27.1 %)
Hispanic
29 (24.6 %)
Two or More
15 (12.7 %)
American Indian
6 (5.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Multnomah ESD
Phone:	(503)262-4150
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 21

Grade 12 76