HELENA WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located at 305 Valley Drive in Helena, Arkansas, the Helena West Helena School District is an open, traditional public school system serving its local community within a rural fringe setting. Operating as a non-charter district independent of any supervisory union, it manages two operational schools offering a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten all the way through the 12th grade. Geographically, the district falls within U.S. Congressional District 1, State Senate District 9, and State House District 62. Community members, families, and researchers seeking additional information can reach the district offices by phone at (870) 338-4425 or access resources online through their official website at hwhschools.org.

According to National Center for Education Statistics data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a total student body of 978 pupils, comprising 534 male and 444 female students. The student population is predominantly Black, with 911 enrolled students, alongside 32 White, 12 multiracial, 11 Asian, 9 Hispanic, and 3 American Indian students. To support learning and daily district operations across all grade levels, Helena West Helena School District maintains a robust staff context totaling 353.74 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. This dedicated workforce features approximately 181.74 FTE teachers, 15 FTE instructional aides, and 157 FTE support staff members, ensuring dedicated educational instruction and operational guidance across its facilities.