Serving 1,542 students in grades 9-12, Hanford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 1,542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% 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 1,542 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
1,542 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
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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, Sierra Pacific 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 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hanford High School?
1,542 students attend Hanford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hanford High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanford High School?
Hanford High School has a student ration of 24:1, 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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