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Top 5 Best Hanford Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,585 students in Hanford, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hanford, CA are Hanford Community Day, J. C. Montgomery and Sierra Pacific High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanford, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hanford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Hanford, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanford High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hanford, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hanford Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1855 N. Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
J. C. Montgomery
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 Forum Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1259 N. 13th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Grades: 9-12
| 1,072 students
Rank: #44.
Hanford Online Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Campus Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
Hanford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 E. Grangeville Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,549 students
Rank: #66.
Hanford West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Grades: 9-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: #77.
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 N. Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #88.
Kings County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
959 Katie Hammond Ln.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2595
Grades: K-12
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kings County Rop
Vocational School
1144 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-7038
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hanford, California

Hanford, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Trade Technical Charter (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
Charter School
418 West Eighth St
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5060
Grades: K-12
| 87 students
Delta View Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1201 Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3122
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Gardenside Elementary School (Closed 2010)
9615 Temple Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-3792
Grades: K-3
| 159 students
Hanford Night (Continuation) Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1201 N. Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5949
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
Kings County Community High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
146 Highland St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Lakeside Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9615 Temple Dr
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 469-7110
Grades: 3-8
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Hanford, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hanford, CA include Hanford Community Day, J. C. Montgomery and Sierra Pacific High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hanford?
9 public high schools are located in Hanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanford?
Hanford public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hanford are often viewed compared to one another?

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