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Hanford Joint Union High School District

823 West Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230-3067
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,139 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hanford Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
4,139 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hanford Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #1034 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#976 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
34%
51%
47%
22%
29%
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
73%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
17%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,511 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,063
$19,978
Spending / Student
$14,511
$18,399

Best Hanford Joint Union High School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Pacific High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1259 North 13th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Gr: 9-12 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Hanford High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 East Grangeville Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Hanford West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 West Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Hanford Online Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Campus Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 North Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hanford Joint Union High School District?
Hanford Joint Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,139 students.
What is the rank of Hanford Joint Union High School District?
Hanford Joint Union High School District is ranked #1034 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanford Joint Union High School District?
73% of Hanford Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% 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 22:1, which is equal to 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 $14,511 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 4,139 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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