West Valley High

www.wvhsmustangs.net

1,898 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Valley High School, located on Mustang Way in Hemet, California, serves as a central educational institution within the Hemet Unified School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career pathways. The school is known for its "Mustang" pride and maintains a campus environment that emphasizes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that contribute to the school's overall community culture.

In addition to its core academic offerings, West Valley High provides various support services and specialized programs aimed at meeting the individual needs of its student body. The school focuses on fostering a positive learning environment by encouraging student responsibility and academic growth. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal development, West Valley High aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills and values necessary to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

1,898

Total Students

83.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	1,311
Black	195
Asian	48
Two or More	77
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,311 (69.2 %)
White
252 (13.3 %)
Black
195 (10.3 %)
Two or More
77 (4.1 %)
Asian
48 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hemet Unified
Phone:	(951)765-1600
Website:	http://www.wvhsmustangs.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	256

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 495

Grade 10 526

Grade 11 465

Grade 12 412