For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 434 students in Helendale, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Helendale, CA are Academy Of Careers And Exploration and Independence Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helendale, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Helendale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Helendale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Careers And Exploration
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15350 Riverview Rd., Po Box 24
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Helendale, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Helendale, CA include Academy Of Careers And Exploration and Independence Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Helendale?
2 public charter schools are located in Helendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Helendale?
Helendale public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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