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Western Center Academy

PublicRegularCharterGrades 6–12
Hemet, California · Hemet Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students762
Student:Teacher25.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch58%
Title INo
Western Center Academy
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
762
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
58%-7.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Western Center Academy is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Hemet, California. The school enrolls 762 students. It is part of the Hemet Unified district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.4:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictHemet Unified
County6065
CityHemet
ZIP92543
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061692012464

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment762
White1.6%
Hispanic / Latino40.7%
Black / African American7.8%
Asian3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races5.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.6%
Hispanic
40.7%
Black
7.8%
Asian
3.6%
Two+
5.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %58%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)