Sierra Pacific High School
Sierra Pacific High School serves 846 students in grades 9-12.
Sierra Pacific High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sierra Pacific High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sierra Pacific High School's student population of 846 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 846 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sierra Pacific High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sierra Pacific High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3768 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 30% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hanford Joint Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Sierra Pacific High School is J. C. Montgomery (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Frontier Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hanford Frontier Elementary School Charter School
Math: 57% | Reading: 76%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 462 students10
0.6 miles
1854 N. Mustang Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 585-2430 0.6 K-5 462 - Somerset Pioneer Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 152 students10
1.1 miles
6862 Mt. Aukum Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210 1.1 K-4 152 - Hanford Pioneer Elementary School Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 592 students10
1.1 miles
8810 14th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-8831 1.1 K-5 592 - Hanford J. C. Montgomery Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 41 students10
1.4 miles
1450 Forum Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608 1.4 7-12 41 - Hanford Joseph M. Simas Math: 53% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 531 students10
1.4 miles
1875 Fitzgerald
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3790 1.4 K-6 531
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