Hanford West High
1150 West Lacey Boulevard, Hanford, CA 93230-3575
Summary
Hanford West High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
55.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 30.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 30.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 697/1,596 (56th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 522/1,596 (67th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,331 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,033 (77.6%) |
| English Learners | 139 (10.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.1 points from last year and rose 4.6 points over the full period. Math rose 18.4 points from last year and rose 13.1 points over the full period.
•Math +13.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
55.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.7-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
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results held steady 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 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
30.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 West High compare within the district?
Hanford West High is No. 2 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 West High rank in California?
Hanford West High ranks No. 697 of 1,596 in reading and No. 522 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 West High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.7% meet the reading standard and 28.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hanford West High compare with other schools in Hanford?
Hanford West High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Hanford with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HanfordHow does Hanford West High compare with other schools in Kings County?
Hanford West High is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in 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 West HighThis school | 30.9% | 55.5% |
| Hanford High | 18.9% | 48.1% |
| Hanford Online Charter | 3.5% | 29.3% |
