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Hemet Unified

California · Public School District
27
Schools
21,940
Students
$17,664
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
85.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+33pp vs nat'l
91.1%
Graduation Rate
+4.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hemet Unified is a public school district in California serving 21,940 students across 27 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 91.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,664 is above average for a US public school district. 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (27)
Elementary Schools16 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy of Innovation K-8KG–08239
Bautista Creek ElementaryKG–051,001
Cawston ElementaryKG–05835
CottonwoodKG–08185
Fruitvale ElementaryKG–05805
Hamilton ElementaryKG–05306
Harmony ElementaryKG–05684
Hemet ElementaryKG–05642
IdyllwildKG–08269
Jacob Wiens ElementaryKG–05597
Little Lake ElementaryKG–05677
McSweeny ElementaryKG–05746
Ramona ElementaryKG–05513
Valle Vista ElementaryKG–05728
Whittier ElementaryKG–05886
Winchester ElementaryKG–05683
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Acacia Middle06–081,016
Dartmouth Middle06–081,037
Diamond Valley Middle06–081,078
Rancho Viejo Middle06–08975
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy of Innovation06–12539
Alessandro High09–12314
Hamilton06–12376
Hemet High09–122,438
Tahquitz High09–121,727
West Valley High09–121,898
Western Center AcademyCharter06–12746
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,664+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
24%
State
60.2%
Local (property tax)
24.4%
Federal
15.4%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
21,940
Students
85%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.1%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.1% graduation rate — 4.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,664 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 27 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
85% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hemet Unified?
Hemet Unified has 27 public schools, serving a total of 21,940 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hemet Unified?
The graduation rate is 91.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hemet Unified spend per student?
Hemet Unified spends $17,664 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hemet Unified?
85% of students in Hemet Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hemet Unified?
Yes — 1 of the 27 schools in Hemet Unified is a charter school.
What grade levels does Hemet Unified serve?
Hemet Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hemet Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hemet Unified is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.