Enrollment
1,331
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hanford, CA
Hanford West High
Federal NCES profile for Hanford West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061650007506
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanford West High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanford West High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanford West High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Hanford Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061650007506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanford West High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanford West High
Hanford West High is a higher-need, large high school in Hanford, California, enrolling 1,331 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,331 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 516 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #360.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hanford's high schools, it stands alongside Hanford High (1,498 students): Hanford West High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 23.4:1).
Hanford Joint Union High also operates Hanford High (1,498 students) and Sierra Pacific High (1,183 students) alongside Hanford West 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 West High compares
Hanford West 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,331 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,331
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.7%
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 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 76.1%
White 13.7%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Hanford West High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanford Joint Union High, which includes Hanford West 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 West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanford West High'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
- 1,183
- 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 High
Standard public school
1,498 students 23.4:1 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 (~1,331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hanford West High
How many students attend Hanford West High?
Hanford West High has 1,331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hanford, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanford West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanford West High is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanford West High?
62.9% of students at Hanford West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanford West High?
The largest demographic group at Hanford West High is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanford West High?
Hanford West High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 West High rank among high schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanford West High ranks #4 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 West High a good school?
Hanford West High earns 27/100 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 West High, Hanford Joint Union High also operates Hanford High (1,498 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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