Western Center Academy
Hemet, CA 92543-9706
Phone: (951) 766-9030
Fax: (951) 791-0032
District: Hemet Unified
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades 6-11 • 471 students
Hemet's Western Center Academy is a charter school that serves grades 6-11. It is among the few schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
Western Center Academy is a charter school in the Hemet Unified school district located in Hemet, CA. The principal of Western Center Academy is Paul Bailey. As of 2015, the students are 55.2% White, non-Hispanic; 33.3% Hispanic; 3.2% Multiracial; 3% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.3% Asian; 1.9% Filipino; 0.6% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.4% Pacific Islander. 24.4% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 0.6% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 55.2% | — | — |
| Hispanic | 33.3% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 3% | — | — |
| Asian | 2.3% | — | — |
| Filipino | 1.9% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.6% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 24.4% | — | — |
| English learners | 0.6% | — | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amberwalk Townhomes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 18.1 mi | |
| 2 | The Ranchos | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 18.3 mi | |
| 3 | Copper Canyon | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 18.8 mi | |
| 4 | Redhawk | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Temecula | CA | 20 mi | |
| 5 | Shafter Avenue | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yucca valley | CA | 38.8 mi | |
| 6 | Whispering Winds Apartments | Apartment Complex | San Clemente | CA | 40.3 mi | |
| 7 | Montecito village apartments | Apartment Complex | Oceanside | CA | 40.3 mi | |
| 8 | St. Cloud | Condominium/Townhouse | Oceanside | CA | 40.4 mi | |
| 9 | Shadowridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vista | CA | 41.9 mi | |
| 10 | Mira Costa Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Oceanside | CA | 42 mi | |
| 11 | Murray Lane | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yucca valley | CA | 42.4 mi | |
| 12 | Palisades Pointe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 44.8 mi | |
| 13 | Rancho Carrillo | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 45.3 mi | |
| 14 | Windsor at Aviara | Apartment Complex | Carlsbad | CA | 46.8 mi | |
| 15 | La Costa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 47 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murrieta, California | Murrieta | CA | 14.9 mi | |
| 2 | Murrieta | Murrieta | CA | 15.1 mi | |
| 3 | Temecula, California | Temecula | CA | 18.3 mi | |
| 4 | West Side | murrieta | CA | 18.3 mi | |
| 5 | Lake Rancho Viejo | Fallbrook | CA | 30.1 mi | |
| 6 | Downtown | San Clemente | CA | 42.2 mi | |
| 7 | Downtown Oceanside | Oceanside | CA | 43.8 mi | |
| 8 | Carlsbad | Carlsbad | CA | 45.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| March Air Reserve Base | 18.1 mi. |
| Camp Pendleton | 35.6 mi. |
