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#3023 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 32% in state

Temescal Canyon High

High School · Lake Elsinore Unified · Lake Elsinore, CA

A Lake Elsinore Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

28755 El Toro Rd., Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

  • Math 29% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation20.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.3:1
District spending per student$16,089
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Students at Temescal Canyon High score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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

59.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Temescal Canyon 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,031/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Elsinore), 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

$111,746

Median home value

$553,100

Median rent

$2,584/mo

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
20.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·86 IB enrolled·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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Keith Mccarthy AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.9K–121.6 mi470Compare →
Ortega HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–121.6 mi488Compare →
Earthlight Academy of Science and DiscoveryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.8 mi9Compare →
Doulos Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.9 mi7Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Lake Elsinore Unified

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#1 of 24
District spending per student
$16,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Temescal Canyon High is listed in Lake Elsinore Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Temescal Canyon High

Temescal Canyon High is a public high school in Lake Elsinore, CA, part of Lake Elsinore Unified, serving approximately 2,248 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,023 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Temescal Canyon High

What grades does Temescal Canyon High serve?

Temescal Canyon High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Temescal Canyon High?

Temescal Canyon High has an enrollment of approximately 2,248 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Temescal Canyon High?

The student-teacher ratio at Temescal Canyon High is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Temescal Canyon High rank in CA?

Temescal Canyon High ranks #3,023 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Temescal Canyon High's MySchoolScout rating?

Temescal Canyon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Temescal Canyon High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Temescal Canyon High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Temescal Canyon High a charter school?

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

Is Temescal Canyon High a Title I school?

No, Temescal Canyon High is not currently a Title I school.

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

59.3% of students at Temescal Canyon 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
2,248
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 92532)
27,268
Area average commute
41.2 min
Area median age
33.4
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 92532; 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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