Serving 1,330 students in grades 9-12, Hanford West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanford West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hanford West High School's student population of 1,330 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hanford West High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hanford West High School often compared to?
Hanford West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanford High School, Sierra Pacific High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanford West High School?
The graduation rate of Hanford West High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hanford West High School?
1,330 students attend Hanford West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hanford West High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanford West High School?
Hanford West High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hanford West High School offer ?
Hanford West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hanford West High School part of?
Hanford West High School is part of Hanford Joint Union High School District.
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