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4 schools in Helendale

California · Public K-12

Helendale sits inside California with 4 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 1,085, and a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Helendale

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,085
-1,158 (-52%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
35%
was 45%
% Hispanic
52%
was 39%
% Black
7%
was 6%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Academy of Careers and ExplorationHigh07-12285
Helendale ElementaryElementaryKG-06541
Independence Charter AcademyCombinedKG-12118
Riverview MiddleMiddle07-08141

About Helendale

Helendale, California is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,085 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.

For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Helendale average about 271 students each, 53% below the California norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Helendale has shrank 52% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,243 students to 1,085. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 39% to 52%.

On allk12, the community for Helendale discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Helendale, California?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Helendale, with a combined enrollment of about 1,085.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Helendale?
Helendale has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Helendale?
Helendale Elementary is the largest public school in Helendale by enrollment, with approximately 541 students.
What school districts serve Helendale?
Helendale public schools are operated by Helendale Elementary.
What grade levels do public schools in Helendale cover?
Public schools in Helendale serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Helendale?
2 of the 4 public schools in Helendale are charter schools.