Serving 1,331 students in grades 9-12, Hanford West 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 1,331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanford West High serves the northwest part of Hanford, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanford West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hanford West High School's student population of 1,331 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Hanford West 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 West High School is 0.40, 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
#5527 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
14%
20%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanford West High School's ranking?
Hanford West High School is ranked #5527 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hanford West High School often compared to?
Hanford West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Pacific High School, Hanford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanford West High School?
The graduation rate of Hanford West High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Hanford West High School?
1,331 students attend Hanford West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hanford West High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanford West High School?
Hanford West High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hanford West High School offer ?
Hanford West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hanford West High School part of?
Hanford West High School is part of Hanford Joint Union High School District.
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