1150 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hanford West High School serves 1,250 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 1,250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hanford West High School's student population of 1,250 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,250 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hanford West High School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
17%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hanford West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
55%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hanford West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
72%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hanford West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hanford West High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
16%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Hanford West High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Hanford West High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Hanford West High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hanford West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hanford West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hanford West High School often compared to?

Hanford West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanford 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 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Hanford West High School?

The graduation rate of Hanford West High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Hanford West High School?

1,250 students attend Hanford West High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Hanford West High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanford West High School?

Hanford West High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 95% (Top 30%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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