Hanford High School
Tel:
(509) 967-6500
- Hanford High School serves 2,153 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Hanford High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Hanford High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Hanford High School's student population of 2,153 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,153 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Hanford High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hanford High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #397 out of 2039 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 74% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 8% |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richland School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hanford High School is Twin Rivers Group Home (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chief Joseph Middle School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sacajawea Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Richland Sacajawea Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 566 students
1.2 miles
535 Fuller St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6325 1.2 K-5 566 - Richland Twin Rivers Group Home Grades: 9-12
1.7 miles
605 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 734-7120 1.7 9-12 n/a - Richland Chief Joseph Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 757 students
2.0 miles
504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400 2.0 6-8 757 - Richland Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 486 students
2.2 miles
1525 Hunt Ave
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250 2.2 PK-5 486 - Richland Jason Lee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 545 students
2.3 miles
1702 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475 2.3 PK-5 545
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