- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hanford, CA
Sierra Pacific High
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Pacific High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061650012317
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Pacific High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for California
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Pacific High has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Pacific High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Hanford Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061650012317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Sierra Pacific High held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 061650012317 · Hanford, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,183 enr · 28.2:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanford High (1,498 students)
Sierra Pacific High held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Pacific High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanford High
Hanford High
1,498 students
- Hanford West H
Hanford West High
1,331 students
- This school
Sierra Pacific High
1,183 students
- Hanford Online 137
Hanford Online Charter
137 students
- Earl F. Johnso 50
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation)
50 students
- Hanford Commun 38
Hanford Community Day
38 students
What this shows Sierra Pacific High reports 1,183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Pacific High compares
Sierra Pacific High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,183
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$15,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
White 24.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Sierra Pacific High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Hanford Joint Union High reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Pacific High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanford West High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanford Online Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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 Sierra Pacific 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
- 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
Hanford West High
Standard public school
1,331 students 22.2:1 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
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 (~1,183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Pacific High
How many students attend Sierra Pacific High?
Sierra Pacific High has 1,183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hanford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,072 (2022-23) → 1,102 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Pacific High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Pacific High is 28.2:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Pacific High?
43.8% of students at Sierra Pacific High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Pacific High?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Pacific High is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Pacific High?
Sierra Pacific High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Sierra Pacific High rank among high schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Pacific High ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Hanford Joint Union High?
Besides Sierra Pacific High, Hanford Joint Union High also operates Hanford High (1,498 students), Hanford West High (1,331 students), and Hanford Online Charter (137 students). See the Hanford Joint Union High district page for the complete list.