Saint Helena High in St. Helena, CA

At a glance

Reported students

416

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.68

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

50th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

229

Saint Helena High: 416 reported students.

State peer staffing position

22nd percentile

13.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 463
Teachers (FTE): 33.6
Student–teacher ratio: 13.8:1

What the reported data says about Saint Helena High

Saint Helena High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in St. Helena. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Saint Helena Unified. NCES reports 416 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.1%) and White (41.6%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Saint Helena High

1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 11.4%
Students with disabilities: 10.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 36.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Provision 2

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.25
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 0.25

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White41.6%
Hispanic54.1%
Black0.7%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial1.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Saint Helena Opportunities Program

High · Grades 12–12

9 reported students

Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate

Middle · Grades 06–08

257 reported students

Saint Helena Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

229 reported students

Saint Helena Primary

Elementary · Grades KG–02

193 reported students

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Public schools near Saint Helena High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Saint Helena Primary Elementary · Saint Helena Unified	KG–02	193	0.3 mi
Saint Helena Opportunities Program High · Saint Helena Unified	12–12	9	0.7 mi
Saint Helena Elementary Elementary · Saint Helena Unified	03–05	229	0.7 mi
Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate Middle · Saint Helena Unified	06–08	257	1 mi
Palisades High (Continuation) High · Calistoga Joint Unified	09–12	7	8.6 mi
Calistoga Junior/Senior High High · Calistoga Joint Unified	07–12	355	8.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Saint Helena High

What grades does Saint Helena High serve?

Saint Helena High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Saint Helena Unified.

How many students attend Saint Helena High?

Saint Helena High reported 416 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 463 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Saint Helena High?

The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 416 students and 31.68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Saint Helena High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Saint Helena High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Saint Helena Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Saint Helena High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

36.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Saint Helena High in?

Saint Helena High is part of Saint Helena Unified, based in St. Helena, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Saint Helena High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Saint Helena Primary (0.3 mi), Saint Helena Opportunities Program (0.7 mi), Saint Helena Elementary (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.