Western Center Academy
Hemet, CA · Hemet Unified
Regular public school · Charter · Grades 6-12 · Rural, fringe
9th of 447 California schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
2345 Searl Pkwy., Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030Official website ↗NCES ID 061692012464Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 477 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 741 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2010, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26.6% | 45.1% | ▲ 18.5 pts | |
| White | 68.0% | 35.1% | ▼ 32.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 8.2% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 5.5% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 5.1% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Typical home value $384K in zip 92543 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Western Center Academy
- –McSweeny ElementaryHemet Unified · 1.4 mi awayCompare
- –Whittier Elementary PreschoolHemet Unified · 2.3 mi awayCompare
- #310Academy of InnovationHemet Unified · 2.6 mi away310th of 447
ELA 38% ▼48 · Math 11% ▼45Compare - –Hemet Elem Preschool ProgramsHemet Unified · 3.1 mi awayCompare
- –Hemet Adult EducationHemet Unified · 3.4 mi awayCompare
- –Jacob Wiens PreschoolHemet Unified · 3.6 mi awayCompare
- –RCOE/V.I.P. TotsRiverside County Office of Education · 4.4 mi awayCompare
- –RCOE/SJUSD/Park HillRiverside County Office of Education · 5.2 mi awayCompare
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.