Enrollment
1,498
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hanford, CA
Hanford High
Federal NCES profile for Hanford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061650002085
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanford High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanford High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanford High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Hanford Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061650002085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanford High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanford High
Hanford High is a higher-need, large high school in Hanford, California, enrolling 1,498 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,498 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 408 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #372, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (17%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hanford's high schools, it stands alongside Hanford West High (1,331 students): Hanford High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 22.2:1).
Hanford Joint Union High also operates Hanford West High (1,331 students) and Sierra Pacific High (1,183 students) alongside Hanford High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hanford High compares
Hanford High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,498 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,498
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,610
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
White 16.8%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Hanford High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanford Joint Union High, which includes Hanford High.
$13,610
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 71.2%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hanford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford West High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Pacific High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanford Online Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanford Community Day | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanford High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Hanford
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Hanford West High
Standard public school
1,331 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Sierra Pacific High
Standard public school
1,183 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Hanford Online Charter
Standard public school
137 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
50 students 10:1 students per teacher
Hanford Community Day
Alternative education program
38 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hanford High
How many students attend Hanford High?
Hanford High has 1,498 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hanford, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanford High is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanford High?
67.1% of students at Hanford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanford High?
The largest demographic group at Hanford High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanford High?
Hanford High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hanford High rank among high schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanford High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Hanford, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hanford on the city page.
Is Hanford High a good school?
Hanford High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hanford Joint Union High?
Besides Hanford High, Hanford Joint Union High also operates Hanford West High (1,331 students), Sierra Pacific High (1,183 students), and Hanford Online Charter (137 students). See the Hanford Joint Union High district page for the complete list.
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