Top Rankings
Hanford Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,237 students in Hanford Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hanford Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,237 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Hanford Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #1078 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1097 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
15 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
107 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,034 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
55%
# Black Students
142 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
736 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
17%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,111
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,071
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,051
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,004
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,692 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,175 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,692
$21,485
Spending / Student
$14,175
$19,787
Best Hanford Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanford Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 N. Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1259 N. 13th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Grades: 9-12
| 1,072 students
Rank: #33.
Hanford Online Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 Campus Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Hanford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 E. Grangeville Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,549 students
Rank: #55.
Hanford West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Grades: 9-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: #66.
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N. Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanford Joint Union High School District?
Hanford Joint Union High School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,237 students.
What is the rank of Hanford Joint Union High School District?
Hanford Joint Union High School District is ranked #1078 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanford Joint Union High School District?
72% of Hanford Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanford Joint Union High School District?
Hanford Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hanford Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,175 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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