Tahquitz High

www.tahquitzhs.org

1,761 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tahquitz High School, located in Hemet, California, serves as a central educational hub for the Hemet Unified School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse range of academic programs, including college-preparatory coursework, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The campus is known for its "Titan" school spirit and a commitment to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Tahquitz High maintains an active presence in the local community through its various athletic programs, performing arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. The school focuses on promoting academic growth and personal development by leveraging a variety of resources to meet the needs of its diverse student body. By emphasizing both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded citizens, Tahquitz High aims to equip its graduates with the skills and confidence necessary to navigate their post-secondary futures successfully.

1,761

Total Students

82.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tahquitz High
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	1,276
Black	159
Asian	30
Two or More	66
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,276 (72.5%)
White
220 (12.5%)
Black
159 (9.0%)
Two or More
66 (3.7%)
Asian
30 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)765-6300
Website:	http://www.tahquitzhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	257

* 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 9 418

Grade 10 466

Grade 11 456

Grade 12 421