Serving 746 students in grades 6-12, Western Center Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Center Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Western Center Academy's student population of 746 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Western Center Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Center Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#841 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
42%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Center Academy's ranking?
Western Center Academy is ranked #841 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Western Center Academy often compared to?
Western Center Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Dartmouth Middle School, Acacia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Center Academy?
The graduation rate of Western Center Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Western Center Academy?
746 students attend Western Center Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Western Center Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Center Academy?
Western Center Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Western Center Academy offer ?
Western Center Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Western Center Academy part of?
Western Center Academy is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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