Saint Helena Unified
Saint Helena Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 55.9/100 — 12.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Saint Helena Elementary at 61/100, where 34.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $31,620 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 60.8/100 | 1 | 34.8% | 9.6% |
| Middle | Developing 46.6/100 | 1 | 19.5% | 7.9% |
| High | Solid 60.3/100 | 1 | 22.1% | 14.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Saint Helena Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Saint Helena Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 60.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -8.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 14.2 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.6%, 7.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Saint Helena Elementary leads the district at 61 with 34.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Saint Helena Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Saint Helena Unified is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Saint Helena Unified spends $31,620 per student in current expenditures — $16,805 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (1)
Saint Helena Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.8 — 17.1 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -8.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Saint Helena Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 34.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Helena Elementary Saint Helena Unified Building Momentum | 34.8% | Solid 61/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Saint Helena Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.6 — 6.1 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +10.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate with a Scope Score of 47 and 19.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate Saint Helena Unified Growth Engine | 19.5% | Developing 47/100 |
High Schools (1)
Saint Helena Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.3 — 12.8 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Saint Helena High with a Scope Score of 60 and 22.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Helena High Saint Helena Unified Building Momentum | 22.1% | Solid 60/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Saint Helena Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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