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San Jacinto Middle College High

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San Jacinto Middle College High ranks 424 th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

424^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 80% of California high schools

Summary

San Jacinto Middle College High is a small, specialized high school serving 36 students within the San Jacinto Unified district, standing out as a high-performing 4-star school in a region where many schools face significant challenges.

The school's academic results are impressive, especially when compared to others in the area. In English Language Arts, 78.57% of students are proficient, which is more than double the district average and far surpasses nearby comprehensive high schools like San Jacinto High. It also shows remarkable effectiveness with students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ranking in the 89th percentile statewide for this group. Perhaps most striking is the dramatic improvement in student attendance, with chronic absenteeism dropping to just 8.3%, a rate much lower than the district and state averages and far better than schools such as Mountain View High (79.1%).

This success is achieved through a unique "Middle College" model that likely blends high school with college coursework, as suggested by its small size and high student-teacher ratio. While math scores are an area for growth, the school's overall performance, including in science, demonstrates that its specialized approach is working. It is a notable example of a successful program within the San Jacinto Unified district, alongside other specialized options like San Jacinto Leadership Academy - Magnet, both of which outperform traditional local high schools.

Students ?

45.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,386

Per pupil spending ?

80.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 Idyllwild Dr.
San Jacinto, CA 92583-2615

(951) 929-7700

District: San Jacinto Unified

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.8%

White:

8.3%

African American:

8.3%

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Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (52% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of California high schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in San Jacinto Unified

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 45 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg24%

California avg41%

424^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 20%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the San Jacinto Unified

1171^st of 1,543San Jacinto Unified among California districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)96th percentile+16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)89th percentile+9 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy79%+30 vs state

Science50%+17 vs state

Mathematics29%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
San Jacinto Middle College High	Public	9-12	500 Idyllwild Dr.	San Jacinto	92583	Riverside County	San Jacinto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 929-7700	36	1	45.0	80.6%	3 (8.3%)	3 (8.3%)	28 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)	79.2	424^th of 2162 public high schools	80.4%					(n/a)			50.0		50.0				78.6	78.6				28.6	28.6	$16,386	$16,386	$00
San Jacinto High	Public	9-12	500 Idyllwild Dr.	San Jacinto	92583	Riverside County	San Jacinto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 654-7374	2,388	124	19.2	89.9%	155 (6.5%)	204 (8.5%)	1,888 (79.1%)	33 (1.4%)	32 (1.3%)	16 (0.7%)	60 (2.5%)	31.9	1449^th of 2162 public high schools	33.0%		28.9	1521^st of 2159 public high schools	29.6%	72			19.6		19.2				40.8	40.8				9.9	9.9	$24,184	$23,992	$192
San Jacinto Leadership Academy - Magnet	Public	6-12	181 North Ramona Blvd	San Jacinto	92583	Riverside County	San Jacinto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 929-1954	748	32	23.1	82.0%	92 (12.3%)	33 (4.4%)	570 (76.2%)	25 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.1%)								(n/a)	37.7		61.3		46.7	65.2	57.6	61.5	85.2	65.5	40.2	25.0	23.9	40.7	31.6	$21,695	$21,480	$215
Mountain View High	Public	9-12	1000 Ramona Blvd.	San Jacinto	92582	Riverside County	San Jacinto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 487-7710	231	12	19.2	93.9%	12 (5.2%)	15 (6.5%)	195 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	11.3	1948^th of 2162 public high schools	9.9%		17.1	1757^th of 2159 public high schools	18.6%	191			6.8	0.0	6.1				11.7	11.7				2.0	2.0	$34,856	$34,626	$230
Mountain Heights Academy	Public	9-12	1000 Ramona Blvd.	San Jacinto	92582	Riverside County	San Jacinto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 487-7710	125	4	32.3	91.2%	23 (18.4%)	9 (7.2%)	88 (70.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	29	1502^nd of 2162 public high schools	30.5%		21.1	1679^th of 2159 public high schools	22.2%	177			16.7		16.7				42.6	42.6				5.6	5.6	$14,883	$14,858	$25
Alessandro High	Public	9-12	831 East Devonshire Ave.	Hemet	92543	Riverside County	Hemet Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 765-5182	335	22	15.1	91.6%	39 (11.6%)	27 (8.1%)	246 (73.4%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.5%)	13.6	1852^nd of 2162 public high schools	14.3%		14.3	1838^th of 2159 public high schools	14.9%	14				4.2	4.2				13.1	13.1				2.3	2.3	$39,934	$37,914	$2,020
Tahquitz High	Public	9-12	4425 Titan Trail	Hemet	92545	Riverside County	Hemet Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 765-6300	1,761	83	21.3	85.7%	220 (12.5%)	159 (9.0%)	1,276 (72.5%)	30 (1.7%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	66 (3.7%)	35.7	1367^th of 2162 public high schools	36.8%		35.9	1342^nd of 2159 public high schools	37.8%	25			18.4	9.9	14.3				47.1	47.1				15.2	15.2	$23,841	$22,080	$1,761
Noli School	Public	6-12	24335 Soboba Rd	San Jacinto	92581	Riverside County	Noli School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(951) 654-5596	95	7	13.5	96.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hemet High	Public	9-12	41701 Stetson Ave.	Hemet	92544	Riverside County	Hemet Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 765-5150	2,414	107	22.5	82.5%	529 (21.9%)	121 (5.0%)	1,629 (67.5%)	22 (0.9%)	12 (0.5%)	9 (0.4%)	90 (3.7%)	41.7	1219^th of 2162 public high schools	43.6%		49.1	1021^st of 2159 public high schools	52.7%	198		11.7		17.4	14.4				55.3	55.3				17.3	17.3	$23,378	$21,694	$1,684
West Valley High	Public	9-12	3401 Mustang Way	Hemet	92545	Riverside County	Hemet Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 765-1600	1,857	89	20.7	90.1%	202 (10.9%)	187 (10.1%)	1,334 (71.8%)	35 (1.9%)	7 (0.4%)	9 (0.5%)	80 (4.3%)	34.5	1392^nd of 2162 public high schools	35.6%		40.2	1233^rd of 2159 public high schools	42.9%	159		7.5		11.1	9.3				45.3	45.3				21.4	21.4	$24,605	$22,788	$1,817

Frequently Asked Questions about San Jacinto Middle College High

How many students attend San Jacinto Middle College High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 36 students attended San Jacinto Middle College High.

What district is San Jacinto Middle College High in?

San Jacinto Unified

What is the racial makeup of San Jacinto Middle College High?

Students at San Jacinto Middle College High are 78% Hispanic, 8% White, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is San Jacinto Middle College High a good school?

San Jacinto Middle College High ranks 424^th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 CSA Spanish test scoresDec 22, 2025

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 14, 2025

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