Serving 1,498 students in grades 9-12, Hanford 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanford High serves the eastern part of Hanford, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 166.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hanford High School's student population of 1,498 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,498 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hanford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanford High School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4833 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanford High School's ranking?
Hanford High School is ranked #4833 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hanford High School often compared to?
Hanford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanford West 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 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanford High School?
The graduation rate of Hanford High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Hanford High School?
1,498 students attend Hanford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hanford High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanford High School?
Hanford High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hanford High School offer ?
Hanford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hanford High School part of?
Hanford High School is part of Hanford Joint Union High School District.
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