Enrollment
1,857
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hemet, CA
West Valley High
Federal NCES profile for West Valley 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 061692009852
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley 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.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Valley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692009852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Valley High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Valley High
West Valley High is a higher-need, large high school in Hemet, California, enrolling 1,857 students.
At 22.6:1, 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 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,857 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 274 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #255, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.8% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hemet's high schools, it stands alongside Hemet High (2,414 students): West Valley High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 23.2:1).
Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students) and Tahquitz High (1,761 students) alongside West Valley 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 West Valley High compares
West Valley 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,857 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,857
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.3%
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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.8%
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 72.0%
White 10.9%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, West Valley High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hemet Unified, which includes West Valley 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 West Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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 West Valley 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
- 1,761
- 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
- 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 (~1,857 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Valley High
How many students attend West Valley High?
West Valley High has 1,857 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hemet, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley High is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley High?
74.3% of students at West Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley High?
The largest demographic group at West Valley High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley High?
West Valley 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 West Valley High rank among high schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley High ranks #4 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 West Valley High a good school?
West Valley 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 West Valley High, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), Tahquitz High (1,761 students), and Diamond Valley Middle (1,123 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.
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