Mountain Heights Academy vs Tahquitz High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Heights Academy
San Jacinto · Public high · Grades 9–12
125 students
Tahquitz High
Hemet · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,761 students
| Measure | Mountain Heights Academy San Jacinto, California | Tahquitz High Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1274 of 1,343 | #1264 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16299 of 16,910 | #16199 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 125 | 1,761 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 1,761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 41.7 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 13% |
| city | San Jacinto | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Tahquitz High does better on math proficiency (13% vs 2.5%).
- •Mountain Heights Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Tahquitz High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 91.2%).
- •Tahquitz High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 41.7).
- •Tahquitz High is the larger school with 1,761 students compared with 125.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mountain Heights Academy better than Tahquitz High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mountain Heights Academy and Tahquitz High?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between San Jacinto and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Heights Academy: 125. Tahquitz High: 1,761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Heights Academy and Tahquitz High rank in California?
Mountain Heights Academy is 1274th of 1,343 and Tahquitz High is 1264th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).