Summary:
Hemet High is a public high school located in Hemet, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,438 students. The school is part of the Hemet Unified School District, which is ranked 1185 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hemet High has maintained a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.6% to 95.8% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 19.0% in 2017-2018 to 46.7% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average. Hemet High's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages, with only around 50% of students meeting or exceeding standards in ELA and less than 20% in Math and Science. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively better than the school average, while the performance of White, Multi-racial, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Military Connected students is significantly lower.
Compared to nearby schools, Hemet High's performance is generally lower than Tahquitz High and West Valley High, which are also part of the Hemet Unified School District. However, the high-performing Western Center Academy, a public charter school within the same district, significantly outperforms Hemet High across all academic measures. Addressing the challenges faced by Hemet High, including high chronic absenteeism, lower-than-average test scores, and achievement gaps among different student subgroups, should be a priority for the district and school leadership.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Hemet Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
1033rd of 2,323 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,138
Feeder schools for Hemet High:
Student/teacher ratio: 23.3
Number of students: 2,438
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
63.6%
White:
24.8%
African American:
5.1%
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Two or more races:
3.7%
Asian:
1.4%
American Indian:
0.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
Not Specified:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.9%
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