- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hemet, CA
Western Center Academy
Federal NCES profile for Western Center Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061692012464Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Center Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 23
- public schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Center Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Center Academy ranks #4 of 23 public schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692012464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Western Center Academy held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 061692012464 · Hemet, CA Other · MID · CHARTER
762 enr · 26.3:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Western Center Academy held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Western Center Academy 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 762
Western Center Academy
762 students
What this shows Western Center Academy reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Center Academy compares
Western Center Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 762 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 31.9%
Asian 9.1%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Western Center Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Hemet Unified reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Center Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Center Academy'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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Center Academy
How many students attend Western Center Academy?
Western Center Academy has 762 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hemet, CA. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Center Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Center Academy is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Center Academy?
40.3% of students at Western Center Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Center Academy?
The largest demographic group at Western Center Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Center Academy?
Western Center Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Western Center Academy rank among public schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Center Academy ranks #4 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 Western Center Academy, 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.