Serving 2,438 students in grades 9-12, Hemet High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hemet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hemet High School's student population of 2,438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hemet High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hemet High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5673 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
64%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hemet High School's ranking?
Hemet High School is ranked #5673 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hemet High School often compared to?
Hemet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tahquitz High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hemet High School?
The graduation rate of Hemet High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hemet High School?
2,438 students attend Hemet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hemet High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hemet High School?
Hemet High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hemet High School offer ?
Hemet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hemet High School part of?
Hemet High School is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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