Enrollment
1,761
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hemet, CA
Tahquitz High
Federal NCES profile for Tahquitz High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061692012024
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tahquitz High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tahquitz High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tahquitz High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692012024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tahquitz High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tahquitz High
Tahquitz High is a higher-need, large high school in Hemet, California, enrolling 1,761 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,761 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 298 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hemet's high schools, it stands alongside Hemet High (2,414 students): Tahquitz High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 23.2:1).
Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students) and West Valley High (1,857 students) alongside Tahquitz High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tahquitz High compares
Tahquitz High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,761 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,761
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$15,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 12.5%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Tahquitz High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hemet Unified, which includes Tahquitz High.
$15,767
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 60.2%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tahquitz High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Viejo Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tahquitz High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar high schools in Hemet
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tahquitz High
How many students attend Tahquitz High?
Tahquitz High has 1,761 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hemet, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tahquitz High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tahquitz High is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tahquitz High?
74.4% of students at Tahquitz High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tahquitz High?
The largest demographic group at Tahquitz High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tahquitz High?
Tahquitz High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tahquitz High rank among high schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, Tahquitz High ranks #3 of 4 high 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 high schools in Hemet on the city page.
Is Tahquitz High a good school?
Tahquitz High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hemet Unified?
Besides Tahquitz High, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), West Valley High (1,857 students), and Diamond Valley Middle (1,123 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.
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