Serving 1,788 students in grades 9-12, Hanford High School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,788 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hanford High School's student population of 1,788 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hanford High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanford High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanford High School's ranking?
Hanford High School is ranked #464 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Hanford High School often compared to?
Hanford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanford High School?
The graduation rate of Hanford High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hanford High School?
1,788 students attend Hanford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hanford High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanford High School?
Hanford High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hanford High School offer ?
Hanford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanford High School part of?
Hanford High School is part of Richland School District.
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