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5.8 avg / 10

Hanford Joint Union High School District

School District · Hanford, California

Students: 4,180
Teachers (FTE): 187

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

6

6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,003

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.4:1

How this district compares

California rank

#477 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,003

$2,644 vs California median

District size

4,180 students

Larger than California median

About Hanford Joint Union High

Hanford Joint Union High is a Hanford, California school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,180 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.4:1. The district invests $15,003 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Hanford Joint Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hanford Community Day, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Hanford Joint Union High students show an average math proficiency of 14.4% and ELA proficiency of 37.7%.

The district includes 6 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Hanford Joint Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 14.4%
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ELA Proficiency 37.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hanford Joint Union High with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Hanford
Total Enrollment
4,180
Teachers (FTE)
187
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hanford Joint Union High?

Hanford Joint Union High has 6 schools in total — 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hanford Joint Union High?

The average composite rating for Hanford Joint Union High is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hanford Joint Union High?

Hanford Joint Union High spends $15,003 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hanford Joint Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hanford Joint Union High is 22.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hanford Joint Union High?

Hanford Community Day is the highest-rated school in Hanford Joint Union High with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Hanford Joint Union High?

Across schools in Hanford Joint Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hanford Joint Union High compare to other districts in California?

Hanford Joint Union High has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
14.4%
ELA Proficiency
37.7%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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