Helena Middle School
Helena, AL 35080
Phone: (205) 682-5300
Fax: (205) 682-5305
District: Shelby County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-9 • 833 students
Helena Middle School serves grades 6-9 in the Shelby County School District. It is among the few public middle schools in Alabama to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
Helena Middle School is a public school in the Shelby County School District located in Helena, AL. The principal of Helena Middle School is Mrs Jennifer Lee Goolsby. As of 2012, the students are 81.3% White, non-Hispanic; 11.6% Black, non-Hispanic; 4.6% Hispanic; 1.4% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.8% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.2% Multiracial. 19.7% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 81.3% | 73% | 58% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 11.6% | 15% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 9% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 2% | 1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.8% | — | 1% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 19.7% | 34% | 56% |
| English learners | — | 5% | 2% |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Birmingham National Guard | 21 mi. |