Photo: User:Jstroudr · CC BY-SA 3.0Hemet’s public schools score below 65% of California districts on tests and graduation
16% of students in Hemet’s public schools are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hemet, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hemet’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 30% of tested students were proficient in reading and 16% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,582 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Western Center Academy and Unity Educational Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hemet’s grade
C+: better than 35% of California school districts, #687 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hemet, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Hemet · depends on your address
Diamond Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,123 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Rancho Viejo Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,040 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Acacia Middle
Grades 6–8 · 958 students · 22:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hemet · depends on your address
Diamond Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,123 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Rancho Viejo Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,040 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Acacia Middle
Grades 6–8 · 958 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hemet · depends on your address
Diamond Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,123 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Rancho Viejo Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,040 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Acacia Middle
Grades 6–8 · 958 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hemet · depends on your address
West Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,857 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Tahquitz High
Grades 9–12 · 1,761 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hemet · depends on your address
West Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,857 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Tahquitz High
Grades 9–12 · 1,761 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hemet · depends on your address
West Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,857 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Tahquitz High
Grades 9–12 · 1,761 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hemet · depends on your address
West Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,857 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Tahquitz High
Grades 9–12 · 1,761 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Hemet’s public schools are run by Hemet Unified School District. Parts of Hemet (4% of its land) are served by San Jacinto Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Hemet vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Hemet’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hemet | C+ | Hemet Unified |
| San Jacinto | C+ | San Jacinto Unified |
Every school in Hemet
16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hemet’s schools
Are Hemet’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hemet children attend score below 65% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #687 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 34%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hemet in?
Hemet Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 22,778 students in 27 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Hemet are served by San Jacinto Unified.
Where do Hemet kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: West Valley High and Tahquitz High.
What is Hemet’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Hemet Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Hemet spend per student?
$21,582 in Hemet Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hemet?
Yes: Unity Educational Academy (special education, grades K–4, 16 students). Hemet also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Hemet families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hemet → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.