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3401 Mustang Way, Hemet, CA 92545-9257
Summary
West Valley High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 24.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 618/1,596 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 688/1,596 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,857 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,673 (90.1%) |
| English Learners | 238 (12.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 12.9 points from last year and rose 13.9 points over the full period. Math rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 11.7 points over the full period.
•Math +11.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
58.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 35% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 22%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
24.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 2.9 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
6.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 26.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does West Valley High compare within the district?
West Valley High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Hemet Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does West Valley High rank in California?
West Valley High ranks No. 618 of 1,596 in reading and No. 688 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at West Valley High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.1% meet the reading standard and 24.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does West Valley High compare with other schools in Hemet?
West Valley High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Hemet with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HemetHow does West Valley High compare with other schools in Riverside County?
West Valley High is No. 20 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 57 9–12 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| West Valley HighThis school | 24.5% | 58.2% |
| Hemet High | 19.6% | 50.4% |
| Tahquitz High | 17.1% | 53.2% |
