Summary:
Zip code 92544 contains one public high school, Hemet High, a large grades 9-12 campus in the Hemet Unified district, serving over 2,400 students in an area with high economic need.
Hemet High presents a notable mix of strengths and challenges. Its most impressive achievement is a 96.2% graduation rate, which far exceeds both the district and state averages, paired with a very low dropout rate. The school also performs well in English Language Arts, outperforming its district and the state. However, proficiency in math and science is critically low, falling significantly below state averages, and chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 33.5%, much higher than the state norm.
Overall, the school is effective at supporting students to complete their education but struggles with consistent attendance and mastery in key STEM subjects. It operates with per-student spending above the national average and consistently outperforms the broader, lower-ranked Hemet Unified district. For parents, this indicates a school environment that successfully guides students to graduation but requires focused attention on improving attendance and math/science instruction to boost overall academic outcomes.
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