- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hemet, CA
Academy of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061692009555
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Innovation earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #3 of 23
- public schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Innovation has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Innovation ranks #3 of 23 public schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692009555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Academy of Innovation grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 061692009555 · Hemet, CA Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 27.3:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Academy of Innovation grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Academy of Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hemet High
Hemet High
2,414 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High
1,857 students
- Tahquitz High
Tahquitz High
1,761 students
- Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley Middle
1,123 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
1,113 students
- This school 545
Academy of Innovation
545 students
What this shows Academy of Innovation reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Innovation compares
Academy of Innovation is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%
White 15.6%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Academy of Innovation is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hemet Unified reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar other schools in Hemet
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Innovation
How many students attend Academy of Innovation?
Academy of Innovation has 545 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hemet, CA. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Innovation is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Innovation?
75.3% of students at Academy of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Innovation?
Academy of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Innovation rank among public schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Innovation ranks #3 of 23 public schools in Hemet, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hemet on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemet Unified?
Besides Academy of Innovation, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), West Valley High (1,857 students), and Tahquitz High (1,761 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.