Helix High School

Helix High School, or Helix Charter High School, in La Mesa, California, is a charter high school built in 1952. It received its charter in 1998. Part of the Grossmont Union High School District, it serves a mid-level socioeconomic community and has a student body of approximately 2,400 pupils. Helix serves parts of La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Spring Valley; however, as a charter school, all high school students in the state of California are eligible to attend.

Helix Charter High School
Address
7323 University Avenue

91942

United States
Coordinates32°45′16″N 117°2′14″W
Information
TypeCharter public comprehensive secondary
MottoOnce a Scottie, Always a Scottie
Established1952
FounderJohnny Aguilar
School districtGrossmont Union High School District
PrincipalKevin Osborn
Faculty89.31 FTE
Grades9-12
Number of students2,469 (as of 2022)
Color(s)   Green and gray
NicknameScotties/ Highlanders
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
NewspaperHighland Fling
YearbookTartan
Websitewww.helixcharter.net

Helix High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a California Distinguished School in 2001 and 2009.

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