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Hemet High

High School · Hemet Unified · Hemet, CA

A Hemet Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

41701 Stetson Ave., Hemet, CA 92544

  • Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation19.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.1:1
District spending per student$18,819
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at Hemet High score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hemet High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,067/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hemet), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,011

Median home value

$356,200

Median rent

$1,530/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
19.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hemet Unified

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#8 of 27
District spending per student
$18,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hemet High is listed in Hemet Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hemet High

Hemet High is a public high school in Hemet, CA, part of Hemet Unified, serving approximately 2,402 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,077 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Hemet High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Hemet High School is a public high school located in East Hemet, California, serving approximately 2,500 students 2. The institution is part of the Hemet Unified School District and holds accreditation from the WASC Accrediting Commission for Schools 2. The school was originally founded in 1894 under the name Hemet Union High School, operating under that title until 1965 when it was renamed Hemet High School 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.hemethigh.com
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hemet High

What grades does Hemet High serve?

Hemet High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hemet High?

Hemet High has an enrollment of approximately 2,402 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemet High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hemet High is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hemet High rank in CA?

Hemet High ranks #5,077 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hemet High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hemet High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hemet High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hemet High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hemet High a charter school?

No, Hemet High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hemet High a Title I school?

No, Hemet High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hemet High?

82.3% of students at Hemet High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,402
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
104
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 92544)
51,694
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
34
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92544; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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