Excellent
#1099 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Western Center Academy
High School · Hemet Unified · Hemet, CA
A Hemet Unified charter high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2345 Searl Pkwy., Hemet, CA 92543
- Math 57% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 90% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western Center Academy score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 74% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Western Center Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$47,002
Median home value
$250,800
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
56%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,818 | Compare → |
| Rancho VeijoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–9 | 1.8 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Academy of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Dp Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 150 | Compare → |
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.
Hemet Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Western Center Academy is listed in Hemet Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Center Academy
Western Center Academy is a public high school in Hemet, CA, part of Hemet Unified, serving approximately 741 students in grades 6th-12th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,099 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Center Academy
What grades does Western Center Academy serve?
Western Center Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Western Center Academy?
Western Center Academy has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Center Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Center Academy is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Center Academy rank in CA?
Western Center Academy ranks #1,099 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Western Center Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Center Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Western Center Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Center Academy has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Western Center Academy a charter school?
Yes, Western Center Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Western Center Academy a Title I school?
No, Western Center Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Center Academy?
61.7% of students at Western Center Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (951) 766-9030
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 92543)
- 39,878
- Area average commute
- 37.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 92543; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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