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.
539
Total Students
20.6
Full-Time Teachers
26.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Innovation
Demographic Student Count
White89
Hispanic360
Black48
Asian8
Two or More26
American Indian3
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    360 (66.8 %)
  • White
    89 (16.5 %)
  • Black
    48 (8.9 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy of Innovation
Grade Student Count
Grade 677
Grade 769
Grade 880
Grade 969
Grade 1079
Grade 1194
Grade 1271
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Academy of Innovation
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28753.2%
Male25246.8%