Enrollment
137
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hanford, CA
Hanford Online Charter
Federal NCES profile for Hanford Online Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061650014320Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanford Online Charter earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanford Online Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanford Online Charter ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Hanford Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061650014320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanford Online Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanford Online Charter
Hanford Online Charter is a higher-need, small charter high school in Hanford, California, enrolling 137 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 137 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 359 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #346, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hanford's high schools, it stands alongside Hanford High (1,498 students): Hanford Online Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 23.4:1).
Hanford Joint Union High also operates Hanford High (1,498 students) and Hanford West High (1,331 students) alongside Hanford Online Charter.
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 Online Charter compares
Hanford Online Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
60.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
White 21.2%
Asian 5.8%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Hanford Online Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanford Joint Union High, which includes Hanford Online Charter.
$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 Online Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanford West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Pacific High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanford Community Day | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanford Online Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
- 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 High
Standard public school
1,498 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hanford Online Charter
How many students attend Hanford Online Charter?
Hanford Online Charter has 137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hanford, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanford Online Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanford Online Charter is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanford Online Charter?
60.8% of students at Hanford Online Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanford Online Charter?
The largest demographic group at Hanford Online Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanford Online Charter?
Hanford Online Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hanford Online Charter rank among high schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanford Online Charter ranks #6 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 Online Charter a good school?
Hanford Online Charter earns 12/100 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 Online Charter, Hanford Joint Union High also operates Hanford High (1,498 students), Hanford West High (1,331 students), and Sierra Pacific High (1,183 students). See the Hanford Joint Union High district page for the complete list.
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