For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 434 students in Helendale, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Helendale, CA are Academy Of Careers And Exploration and Independence Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helendale, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Helendale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Helendale, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Of Careers And Exploration, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Helendale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Careers And Exploration
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15350 Riverview Rd., Po Box 24
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Helendale, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Helendale, CA include Academy Of Careers And Exploration and Independence Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Helendale?
2 public high schools are located in Helendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Helendale?
Helendale public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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