Helix High
7323 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941. 79.1% of its 550 graduates (Class of 2023) enrolled in college within 12 months.
The path from Helix High
How California measures this- 1
After graduation, Class of 2023
University of California 12.4%Cal State University 13.6%California community college 45.5%California private college 0.7%Out-of-state 4-year college 6%Out-of-state 2-year college 0.9%Not enrolled in college 20.9%College-going rate: share of high school completers who enrolled in any college within 12 months, tracked by the state through the National Student Clearinghouse and California's public systems. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
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What those choices lead to
California does not report which individual colleges each school's graduates attend. Here is how a typical college of each type in California performs.
College type in California Colleges Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of California campuses 9 86% $14,538 $83,432 $13,000 Cal State and other public universities 24 55% $9,614 $68,650 $14,875 Community colleges 120 40% $6,004 $46,630 $10,500 Private nonprofit colleges 51 66% $30,247 $75,975 $21,500 Medians across colleges of each type with at least 500 undergraduates. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. All California colleges.
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Colleges closest to Helix High
College Distance Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs North-West College-San Diego 1.9 mi — $52,050 $46,721 San Diego State University 2.5 mi 78% $13,243 $73,494 Grossmont College 4.6 mi 39% $3,900 $45,404 Cuyamaca College 5.5 mi 34% $7,178 $45,171 San Diego City College 7.2 mi 24% $18,693 $44,127 National University 7.4 mi 43% $24,008 $73,988
College-going over time
Share of each class enrolled in college within 12 months. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: The Learning Choice Academy - East County (1.3 mi, 57.7% to college) · Crawford High (2.3 mi, 67.9% to college) · Mount Miguel High (2.4 mi, 56.4% to college) · Henry High (3.1 mi, 86% to college) · Grossmont High (3.5 mi, 75.8% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check Grossmont Union High's attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Helix High | Grossmont Union High | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within 12 months | 79.1% | 71.3% | 65.7% |
| Graduation rate | 98% | — | 87.5% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Helix High graduates go to college?
- 79.1% of the Class of 2023 at Helix High enrolled in college within 12 months, compared with 65.7% in California. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
- What is the graduation rate at Helix High?
- Helix High has a four-year graduation rate of 98%. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
