- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530732001095
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+170 students YoY
Hanford High School grew from 1,788 students in 2022-23 to 1,958 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 83.4 → 82.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+170 students YoY 530732001095 · Richland, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,959 enr · 23.6:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
Hanford High School grew from 1,788 students in 2022-23 to 1,958 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 83.4 → 82.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hanford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richland High
Richland High School
2,218 students
- This school
Hanford High School
1,959 students
- Leona Libby Mi 805
Leona Libby Middle School
805 students
- Carmichael Mid 791
Carmichael Middle School
791 students
- Three Rivers H 756
Three Rivers Home Link
756 students
- Enterprise Mid 745
Enterprise Middle School
745 students
What this shows Hanford High School reports 1,959 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanford High School compares
Hanford High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,959 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,788 (2022-23) → 1,958 (2023-24), up 170.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.