How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Tahquitz High | Western Center Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hemet, CA | Hemet, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,761 | 762 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.6:1 | 25.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.4% | 40.3% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Tahquitz High | Western Center Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,595 | $17,595 |
| District | Hemet Unified | Hemet Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Tahquitz High | Western Center Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.5% | 31.9% |
| African American | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.5% | 47.3% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 9.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 5.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Tahquitz High | Western Center Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 15 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 352.2:1 | 762:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.8% | 17.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 191 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.