Western Center Academy
Hemet, CA · Hemet Unified · Charter · Grades 6-12
9th of 447 California schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
Western Center Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Western Center Academy 9th of 447 California schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 98% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2015 to 98th in 2025.
Western Center Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 477 students tested
Western Center Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 741 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26.2% | 45.1% | ▲ 18.9 pts | |
| White | 62.0% | 35.1% | ▼ 26.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 8.2% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 5.5% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 5.1% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Western Center Academy
Typical home value $384K in zip 92543 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near Western Center Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –McSweeny ElementaryHemet Unified · 1.4 mi away
- –Whittier Elementary PreschoolHemet Unified · 2.3 mi away
- 4Academy of InnovationHemet Unified · 2.6 mi away310th of 447
ELA 38% · Math 11% - –Hemet Elem Preschool ProgramsHemet Unified · 3.1 mi away
- –Hemet Adult EducationHemet Unified · 3.4 mi away
- –Jacob Wiens PreschoolHemet Unified · 3.6 mi away
- –RCOE/V.I.P. TotsRiverside County Office of Education · 4.4 mi away
- –RCOE/SJUSD/Park HillRiverside County Office of Education · 5.2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Western Center Academy in?
Western Center Academy is part of the Hemet Unified district in Hemet, California.
Is Western Center Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Western Center Academy 9th of 447 California schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Western Center Academy?
Hispanic 45%, White 35%, Asian 8%, Two or more races 6% (741 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Western Center Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92543 is $384K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.