Who We Are

About Helix Community Schools

At Helix Community Schools, we are committed to exposing students to innovative academic choices in a unique, career-oriented learning environment. We are also charting college and career pathways for our students in the Aviation, Legal and STEM professions.

Helix Community Schools is a homegrown charter school network headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana which includes Helix Mentorship Academy, Helix Aviation Academy, and Helix Legal Academy. Helix is set to open Helix Artificial Intelligence and Medical Academy in Opelousas, Louisiana in August 2025 and Helix Energy and Agriculture Academy in August 2026. At Helix, we are committed to exposing students to innovative college and career pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math STEAM) and the law.

 

Our Approach

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Helix’s approach to preparing our students for academic excellence is grounded in a deep respect for the utility of data to drive progress toward ambitious goals.

To achieve these goals, we deliberately chart a path, with specific time-bound benchmarks, for students to make progress from where they are to where they need to be.

Along this path, we regularly collect and analyze data to plan and execute individually tailored interventions to keep students on course to achieving their goals.

Our Approach

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    Helix’s approach to preparing our students for academic excellence is grounded in a deep respect for the utility of data to drive progress toward ambitious goals.

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    To achieve these goals, we deliberately chart a path, with specific time-bound benchmarks, for students to make progress from where they are to where they need to be.

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    Along this path, we regularly collect and analyze data to plan and execute individually tailored interventions to keep students on course to achieving their goals.

Our Vision

Helix Community Schools offers unique career pathways and rigorous, innovative academic experiences that empower students to transform themselves, their families, and their communities.

Our Values

We Believe

We believe in the power and ability of every student, and that with hard work and consistency, every student can be successful.

We Empower

We empower our students with the tools to succeed in school, enrich their communities, and thrive in their future careers.

We Innovate

We use innovative educational models to prepare students to be the leaders of tomorrow and beyond. We approach challenges with creative solutions that stretch us academically and professionally.

We Connect

We connect our schools, curriculum, and students to real jobs and future careers, deepening the connection between school, community, and the global marketplace.

We are HELIX.

Helix Community Schools prohibits discrimination against its employees and students on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national ​origin, ethnic origin, religion, and disability. Helix Community Schools admits students of any race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ​ethnic origin, religion, or with disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. It does not ​discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, and disability in administration of its ​educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Public Records Requests

In accordance with the Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1 et seq.), individuals may request access to public records maintained by Helix Community Schools by submitting a written request to the Custodian of Public Records. All public records requests must be directed to: public.records@helixcommunityschools.org.

This email address is designated exclusively for the submission of public records requests. Student education records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related state laws, and are not considered public records. Requests for student records must be submitted directly to the appropriate school using the contact information provided below. Requests properly submitted to the Custodian of Public Records will be reviewed and responded to within the timeframes required by Louisiana law.


Student Records Requests
Helix Community Schools maintains student records at the school level. If you are seeking student records, please submit your request directly to the school the student attends or attended to ensure timely and accurate processing of your request.
Please include the student’s full name, date of birth, and any relevant details to help locate the records. Student records are confidential and will only be released in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws. Below are the designated email addresses for submitting student records requests for each Helix school. Failure to direct records requests to the correct school will result in delayed processing.