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.
545
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Innovation
Demographic Student Count
White85
Hispanic383
Black29
Asian9
Two or More31
American Indian4
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    383 (70.3%)
  • White
    85 (15.6%)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.7%)
  • Black
    29 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    9 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
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: K - 12th
Total Students: 545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 390
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 77
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 39
Grade 7 66
Grade 8 79
Grade 9 50
Grade 10 64
Grade 11 73
Grade 12 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy of Innovation
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten9
Grade 117
Grade 218
Grade 326
Grade 424
Grade 523
Grade 639
Grade 766
Grade 879
Grade 950
Grade 1064
Grade 1173
Grade 1257
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Academy of Innovation
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30556%
Male24044%