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Helix Charter
High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory secondary education. It is preceded by primary education. High school is also the name used to describe the institution in which the final stage of compulsory education takes place. In the United States, high schools generally consist of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, although the inclusion of grade 9 varies by school district.
HHS, Helix High School in La Mesa, California, is a charter high school built in 1952. It received its charter in 1998. It is located in University Avenue La Mesa, California, Part of the Grossmont Union High School District; it serves a low to mid-level socioeconomic community and has a student body of about 2,350 students. Helix High School 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 High School is recognized by WASC the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a 2001 California Distinguished School. The name of Principal is Douglas D. Smith. The school dress colors are green, grey, black, and white.
At Helix Charter High School, they are devoted to preparing all students to graduate as highly literate, vocationally aware, life long learners. All graduates will gain confidence and self-worth as a direct result of the Helix learning experience. Graduates will be empowered to take increasing responsibility in their educational direction and academic success.
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