Hanford High School serves 1,577 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 21%
- Reading Proficiency: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hanford High School's student population of 1,577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hanford High School is 0.42, 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)21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
19%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hanford High School often compared to?
Hanford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanford West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanford High School?
The graduation rate of Hanford High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hanford High School?
1,577 students attend Hanford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hanford High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanford High School?
Hanford High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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