Hanford West High School vs. Sierra Pacific High School
Should I attend Hanford West High School or Sierra Pacific High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Hanford West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Sierra Pacific High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,330 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,010 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Pacific 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,330 students
1,010 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
97%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
401
269
Grade 10 Students
331
264
Grade 11 Students
338
251
Grade 12 Students
260
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
74%
61%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
15%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
