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School Comparison

JCS - Manzanita
vs.
Helix High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

JCS - Manzanita
Helix High
  • JCS - Manzanita reported a higher students per counselor than Helix High (1195:1 vs. 409.7:1).
  • Helix High reported a higher graduating cohort than JCS - Manzanita (558 vs. 10).
  • Helix High reported a higher dual enrollment than JCS - Manzanita (551 vs. 4).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Helix High reported a higher chronically absent students than JCS - Manzanita (58 vs. 45).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Helix High reported a higher graduating cohort than JCS - Manzanita (558 vs. 10).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Helix High reported a higher dual enrollment than JCS - Manzanita (551 vs. 4).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Helix High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than JCS - Manzanita (27 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

JCS - Manzanita reported a higher students per counselor than Helix High (1195:1 vs. 409.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Helix High

4 metrics were reported by Helix High. Comparable data for JCS - Manzanita is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
92%
AP courses offered
10
AP enrollment
402
Gifted & talented
1,108

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
JCS - Manzanita
$14,179.82
Helix High
$14,194.24
Local revenue share
JCS - Manzanita
32.3%
Helix High
43.1%
State revenue share
JCS - Manzanita
62.6%
Helix High
46.1%
Federal revenue share
JCS - Manzanita
5.1%
Helix High
10.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
JCS - Manzanita
19.7%
Helix High
2.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
San Diego County
$102,285
San Diego County
$102,285
Poverty rate
San Diego County
10.4%
San Diego County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Diego County
42.1%
San Diego County
42.1%
Unemployment rate
San Diego County
4.3%
San Diego County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.