Tahquitz High School

Tahquitz High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4425 Titan Trl,  Hemet, CA
Hemet Unified School District
3.7
3.3
1,801 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Derek Jindra
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
22
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
34.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
340:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Hispanic
73.1%
White
12.3%
Black
8.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - San Diego 194 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 176 Students
San Diego State University 170 Students
University of California - Irvine 161 Students
University of California - Riverside 159 Students
Mt. San Jacinto College 152 Students
University of California - Berkeley 109 Students
California State University - San Marcos 107 Students
San Francisco State University 106 Students
University of San Diego 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 93 Students
Nursing 86 Students
Biology 71 Students
Business 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Criminology 29 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 22 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 303 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/22/2024
Over my fours years id have to say o had an overall great expectances, would i send my child here not really. Maybe for some character development but overall id say i was happy, but i cant wait to graduate
4.0 Senior
11/14/2024
My experience at Tahquitz has been A great experience for me in many different aspects for example I came from a small charter school coming to Tahquitz helped me branch out and become more sociable in many situations and try new things talk to people I've never met and overall made me a better communicator and person in general.
5.0 Junior
5/23/2024
My high school experience at Tahquitz high school these past 3 years have been great. The school offers so many opportunities to get involved with the community and it's so nice.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
3.0 student
10/30/2025
I am a current student and this is a great school except if you have a 8th period they lock the bathrooms so goodluck trying not to pee your self and they lock the gate so you’re out of luck if there isn’t a teacher going out the same time as you and i’ve seen other students hop the gate as well to...
2.0 parent
8/8/2023
This school strongly discourage parent involvement. And, when you do contact teachers or administrators, or question actions or methods, they will discriminate against your student and harass your student. The math department is awful. 80% of the grade is based on tests and they have their own workb...
1.0 parent
5/22/2023
it was the worst high school experience i've ever had and if i could i would put no stars.
5.0 parent
2/10/2022
All schools can improve and so can Tahquitz but I will highlight some of the things they are doing right. They provide a lot of technology to use, if you ask for help they have tutors and even online tutors available 24hrs a day. A chromebook is provided for each student. I have known the staff to b...

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Tahquitz High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hemet, CA and is served by the Hemet Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,801 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Tahquitz High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alessandro High School, West Valley High School, San Jacinto Valley Academy, and more. Learn more about what Hemet has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tahquitz High School.

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