Richland High School vs. Hanford High School
Should I attend Richland High School or Hanford 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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Hanford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overview
Serving 2,064 students in grades 8-12, Richland High School ranks in the top 50% 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 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,888 students in grades 9-12, Hanford High School ranks in the top 20% 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 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
2,064 students
1,888 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
84 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#390 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
82%
Graduation Rate
87%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
619
516
Grade 10 Students
538
499
Grade 11 Students
469
399
Grade 12 Students
438
474
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
19%
21%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
71%
68%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%