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Sierra Pacific High

High School · Hanford Joint Union High · Hanford, CA

A Hanford Joint Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

823 West Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230

  • Math 27% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation20.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.6:1
District spending per student$15,003
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Sierra Pacific High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2017, to 38% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).

Show all 11 years
2010
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sierra Pacific High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,668/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,558

Median home value

$321,900

Median rent

$1,208/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
J. C. MontgomeryEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.3 mi22Compare →
Golden Grain AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.4 mi18Compare →
Hanford Online CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.19–121.5 mi152Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hanford Joint Union High

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$15,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sierra Pacific High is listed in Hanford Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sierra Pacific High

Sierra Pacific High is a public high school in Hanford, CA, part of Hanford Joint Union High, serving approximately 1,102 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,874 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sierra Pacific High

What grades does Sierra Pacific High serve?

Sierra Pacific High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sierra Pacific High?

Sierra Pacific High has an enrollment of approximately 1,102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Pacific High?

The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Pacific High is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sierra Pacific High rank in CA?

Sierra Pacific High ranks #4,874 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Sierra Pacific High's MySchoolScout rating?

Sierra Pacific High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sierra Pacific High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Pacific High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Sierra Pacific High a charter school?

No, Sierra Pacific High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sierra Pacific High a Title I school?

No, Sierra Pacific High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Pacific High?

61.1% of students at Sierra Pacific High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,102
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 93230)
69,130
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
33.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93230; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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