Sierra Pacific High School
Tel:
(559)583-5912
- Sierra Pacific High School serves 840 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Sierra Pacific High School's student population of 840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 840 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sierra Pacific High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sierra Pacific High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5179 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 28% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hanford Joint Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sierra Pacific High School is J. C. Montgomery (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is J. C. Montgomery (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Frontier Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hanford Frontier Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 454 students
0.6 miles
1854 N. Mustang Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559)585-2430 0.6 K-5 454 - Somerset Pioneer Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 146 students
1.1 miles
6862 Mt. Aukum Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530)620-7210 1.1 K-4 146 - Hanford Pioneer Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 609 students
1.1 miles
8810 14th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559)584-8831 1.1 K-5 609 - Hanford J. C. Montgomery Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 54 students
1.4 miles
1450 Forum Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559)589-2623 1.4 7-12 54 - Hanford Joseph M. Simas Grades: K-6 | 505 students
1.4 miles
1875 Fitzgerald
Hanford, CA 93232
(559)585-3790 1.4 K-6 505
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