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Western Center Academy

Hemet Unified · Riverside County · 2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet, CA 92543-9706

(951) 766-9030 · www.westerncenteracademy.com

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10/10
#7
Rank 7 out of 337
Top 2%
English Language Arts10/10 · #3 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #14 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #5 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the inland valleys of Riverside County, Western Center Academy is one of those rare charter schools that quietly punches at the very top of California's academic rankings — and families who discover it tend to wonder why it isn't talked about more. Serving grades 6 through 12, it offers a long, continuous runway for students to develop academically, with English and Science scores placing it among the very best in the state. Hemet itself is a laid-back, unpretentious community with a small-town feel, making WCA a compelling option for families who want elite academic outcomes without relocating to a high-cost urban corridor.

Student Demographics

472 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
231 (49%)
White
133 (28%)
African American
35 (7%)
Multiple Races
29 (6%)
Asian
25 (5%)
Filipino
17 (4%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners39 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged294 (62%)
Students with Disabilities10 (2%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

762
Enrollment
30
Teachers (FTE)
25.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
32
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

100%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.

15
AP Courses
offered
30%
AP Participation
of students
224
AP Enrollment
students

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

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 · #500 · 16th percentile

16 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.