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Hanford Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,055 students in Hanford Joint Union High School District.
Public Schools in Hanford Joint Union High School District have a diversity score of 0.48, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,295 Schools
# Students
4,055 Students
5,953,797 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
264,850 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
51%

Graduation Rate
94%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
18 Students
28,376 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
113 Students
702,511 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,813 Students
3,303,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
56%
# Black Students
132 Students
306,640 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
826 Students
1,291,334 Students
% White Students
20%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
294,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
458,329
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
423,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
429,499
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
436,314
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
444,069
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
446,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
437,887
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
457,822
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
465,259
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,102
499,495
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,102
493,588
# Students in 11th Grade:
983
477,454
# Students in 12th Grade:
868
484,386
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,717 is higher than the state median of $14,213. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,613 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$7 MM

Spending
$55 MM
$7 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,717
$14,213

Spending / Student
$13,613
$13,602

Best Hanford Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation)
Alternative School
1201 N. Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hanford Community Day
Alternative School
1855 N. Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 E. Grangeville Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,577 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hanford Online Charter
Charter School
905 Campus Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: n/an/a
1150 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Grades: 9-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: n/an/a
1259 N. 13th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Grades: 9-12
| 991 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanford Joint Union High School District?
Hanford Joint Union High School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,055 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanford Joint Union High School District?
69% of Hanford Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanford Joint Union High School District?
Hanford Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hanford Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,613 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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