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Tahquitz High

Hemet Unified · Riverside County · 4425 Titan Trail, Hemet, CA 92545-6224

(951) 765-6300 · www.tahquitzhs.org

2/10
#991
Rank 991 out of 1,227
Top 81%
English Language Arts3/10 · #912 · 26th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #956 · 22nd percentile
Science2/10 · #1089 · 16th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tahquitz High sits in Hemet, a sprawling inland valley community about an hour southeast of the San Bernardino mountains, where the cost of living is more accessible than much of Southern California but the commute to larger job centers is real. The school serves a broad mix of students and families rooted in this working-class desert-edge city, and while its academic scores land in the lower range statewide, it's a recognizable community anchor in a district that's been working to build up its offerings. Families who are deeply embedded in the Hemet area and value a school with a strong local identity may find it a familiar and comfortable fit, though those prioritizing top academic metrics may want to explore supplemental support options.

Student Demographics

388 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
294 (76%)
White
43 (11%)
African American
28 (7%)
Multiple Races
14 (4%)
Filipino
6 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners76 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged336 (87%)
Students with Disabilities79 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,761
Enrollment
83.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.5
Administrators (FTE)
21.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

93.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
16.9%
AP Participation
of students
291
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Titans · CIF Southern Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1807 · 18th percentile

26 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.