Tahquitz High School

4425 Titan Trail
Hemet, CA 92545

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Tel: (951) 765-6300

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Tahquitz High School serves 1,698 students in grades 9-12.

Tahquitz High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,698 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tahquitz High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Tahquitz High School's student population of 1,698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,698 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Tahquitz High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Tahquitz High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2643 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

14%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

42%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

71%

56%

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Black

White

15%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.47

0.63

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Graduation Rate

94%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

73%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tahquitz High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

16%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hemet Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tahquitz High School's ranking?

Tahquitz High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Tahquitz High School?

The graduation rate of Tahquitz High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Tahquitz High School?

1,698 students attend Tahquitz High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Tahquitz High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Tahquitz High School?

Tahquitz High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Tahquitz High School offer ?

Tahquitz High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Tahquitz High School part of?

Tahquitz High School is part of Hemet Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,698 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education