Serving 150 students in grades Kindergarten-5, St. Helens Arthur Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Helens Arthur Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
St. Helens Arthur Academy's student population of 150 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Motto
Pay Attention Work Hard Get Smart Be Proud
School Rankings
St. Helens Arthur Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Helens Arthur Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Helens Arthur Academy's ranking?
St. Helens Arthur Academy is ranked #530 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are St. Helens Arthur Academy often compared to?
St. Helens Arthur Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mcbride Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School, St. Helens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend St. Helens Arthur Academy?
150 students attend St. Helens Arthur Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of St. Helens Arthur Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Helens Arthur Academy?
St. Helens Arthur Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Helens Arthur Academy offer ?
St. Helens Arthur Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Helens Arthur Academy part of?
St. Helens Arthur Academy is part of St Helens SD 502 School District.
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