West Valley High vs Western Center Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Valley High
Hemet · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students
Western Center Academy
Hemet · Charter high · Grades 6–12
762 students
| Measure | West Valley High Hemet, California | Western Center Academy Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1021 of 1,343 | #159 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14604 of 16,910 | #4342 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,857 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 1,857 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 76% |
| city | Hemet | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Center Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 23.9).
- •Western Center Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 20%).
- •Western Center Academy does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 50%).
- •Western Center Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 90.1%).
- •West Valley High does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.4).
- •West Valley High is the larger school with 1,857 students compared with 762.
- •West Valley High is a public school while Western Center Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 West Valley High better than Western Center Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Western Center Academy ranks higher (65.8 vs 23.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are West Valley High and Western Center Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hemet and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Valley High: 1,857. Western Center Academy: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Valley High and Western Center Academy rank in California?
West Valley High is 1021st of 1,343 and Western Center Academy is 159th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).