Hanford High
120 East Grangeville Boulevard, Hanford, CA 93230-3067
Summary
Hanford High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 45th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 18.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 18.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 890/1,596 (44th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 866/1,596 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,498 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,252 (83.6%) |
| English Learners | 178 (11.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 9.5 points from last year and rose 8.6 points over the full period. Math rose 4.3 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period.
•Math +6.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
48.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 890 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 48.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American students have the strongest math results at about 36% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 21%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
18.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 866 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 17.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Hanford High compare within the district?
Hanford High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Hanford Joint Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hanford High rank in California?
Hanford High ranks No. 890 of 1,596 in reading and No. 866 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Hanford High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.3% meet the reading standard and 18.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hanford High compare with other schools in Hanford?
Hanford High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Hanford with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HanfordHow does Hanford High compare with other schools in Kings County?
Hanford High is No. 7 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 9–12 schools in Kings County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kings CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hanford HighThis school | 18.9% | 48.1% |
| Hanford Online Charter | 3.5% | 29.3% |
| Hanford West High | 30.9% | 55.5% |
