Academy of Innovation
539 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Helen Hunt Jackson College Prep High School is a public charter school located in Hemet, California, operating under the Hemet Unified School District. The school is designed to offer a unique, flexible educational environment, often utilizing a "blended learning" model that combines independent study with on-campus instructional support. This approach is specifically tailored for students who may thrive outside of a traditional, five-day-a-week comprehensive high school setting, providing them with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma through a more personalized and self-paced curriculum.
The school emphasizes college and career readiness by providing students with individualized learning plans and access to rigorous academic standards. By focusing on smaller class sizes and a supportive, mentorship-based culture, Helen Hunt Jackson College Prep aims to remove barriers to academic success for a diverse student population. Whether students are looking to accelerate their graduation timeline, balance extracurricular commitments, or simply require a different pedagogical approach, the school provides a structured alternative aimed at fostering student autonomy and long-term educational goals.
The school emphasizes college and career readiness by providing students with individualized learning plans and access to rigorous academic standards. By focusing on smaller class sizes and a supportive, mentorship-based culture, Helen Hunt Jackson College Prep aims to remove barriers to academic success for a diverse student population. Whether students are looking to accelerate their graduation timeline, balance extracurricular commitments, or simply require a different pedagogical approach, the school provides a structured alternative aimed at fostering student autonomy and long-term educational goals.
539
Total Students
20.6
Full-Time Teachers
26.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 89 |
| Hispanic | 360 |
| Black | 48 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 26 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 5 |
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Hispanic360 (66.8 %)
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White89 (16.5 %)
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Black48 (8.9 %)
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Two or More26 (4.8 %)
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Asian8 (1.5 %)
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Pacific Islander5 (0.9 %)
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American Indian3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Primarily virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Hemet Unified |
| Phone: | (951)765-5193 |
| Website: | http://www.theacademyofinnovation.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 539 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 26.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 390 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 77 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
77
Grade 7
69
Grade 8
80
Grade 9
69
Grade 10
79
Grade 11
94
Grade 12
71
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 77 |
| Grade 7 | 69 |
| Grade 8 | 80 |
| Grade 9 | 69 |
| Grade 10 | 79 |
| Grade 11 | 94 |
| Grade 12 | 71 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 287 | 53.2% |
| Male | 252 | 46.8% |
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