For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,731 students in Hemet, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hemet, CA are Western Center Academy, Hemet High School and Academy Of Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hemet, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hemet have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Hemet, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hemet High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hemet, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Hemet High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41701 Stetson Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5150
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,402 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Grades: K-12
| 625 students
Rank: #44.
Tahquitz High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Titan Trail
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6300
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,801 students
Rank: #55.
West Valley High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Mustang Way
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1600
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #66.
Alessandro High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
831 East Devonshire Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5182
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5182
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Hemet, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Innovation K-8 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Aspire Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
26400 Dartmouth St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Hemet Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
136 North Ramona St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
831 East Devonshire Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-6440
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hemet, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hemet, CA include Western Center Academy, Hemet High School and Academy Of Innovation.
How many public high schools are located in Hemet?
6 public high schools are located in Hemet.
What is the racial composition of students in Hemet?
Hemet public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hemet are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hemet include: Hemet High School vs. Tahquitz High School, Tahquitz High School vs. Hemet High School, Alessandro High School vs. Tahquitz High School
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