For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,674 students in Hemet, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hemet, CA are Western Center Academy, Hemet High School and West Valley High School. 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 21% (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 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western Center Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Hemet High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41701 Stetson Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5150
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 2,414 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
West Valley High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Mustang Way
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1600
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,857 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Tahquitz High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Titan Trail
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6300
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,761 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Gr: K-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 West Valley High School.
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 83% 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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