Enrollment
1,959
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Richland, WA
Hanford High School
Federal NCES profile for Hanford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530732001095
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanford High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanford High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanford High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732001095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanford High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanford High School
Hanford High School is a large high school in Richland, Washington, enrolling 1,959 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Washington schools and 34% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,959 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Richland School District spends $14,794 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Richland's high schools, it stands alongside Richland High School (2,218 students): Hanford High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.6:1 vs 23.1:1).
Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students) and Leona Libby Middle School (805 students) alongside Hanford High School.
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 School compares
Hanford High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,959 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,959
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 5.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Hanford High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland School District, which includes Hanford High School.
$14,794
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 65.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enterprise Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Richland
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,959 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hanford High School
How many students attend Hanford High School?
Hanford High School has 1,959 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanford High School is 23.6:1, which is 34% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanford High School?
28.2% of students at Hanford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanford High School?
The largest demographic group at Hanford High School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Richland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanford High School?
Hanford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 School rank among high schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanford High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Richland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Richland on the city page.
Is Hanford High School a good school?
Hanford High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Richland School District?
Besides Hanford High School, Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students), Leona Libby Middle School (805 students), and Carmichael Middle School (791 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.
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