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Prosser High School vs. Hanford High School

Should you attend Prosser High School or Hanford High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Prosser High School
1500 Paterson Rd.
Prosser, WA 99350
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hanford High School
450 Hanford Street
Richland, WA 99352
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Prosser High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Hanford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 860 students in grades 9-12, Prosser High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,958 students in grades 9-12, Hanford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
860 students
1,958 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prosser High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hanford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prosser High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hanford High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prosser High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hanford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prosser High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prosser School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hanford High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richland School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1671 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#473 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prosser High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hanford High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
43%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prosser High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prosser School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richland School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prosser High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prosser School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richland School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in WA)
83%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Prosser High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Prosser School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hanford High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Richland School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Prosser High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hanford High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
220
499
Grade 10 Students
226
466
Grade 11 Students
222
503
Grade 12 Students
192
490

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Prosser High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Prosser School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Richland School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prosser High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prosser School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richland School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
66%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prosser High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prosser School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richland School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prosser High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prosser School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richland School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prosser High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prosser School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richland School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prosser High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prosser School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richland School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prosser High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prosser School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hanford High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richland School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prosser High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prosser School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hanford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richland School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prosser High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prosser School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hanford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richland School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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