Hanford High School vs. Sierra Pacific High School
Should you attend Hanford High School or Sierra Pacific High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Sierra Pacific High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 1,498 students in grades 9-12, Hanford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,183 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Pacific High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,498 students
1,183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4833 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4361 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
410
329
Grade 10 Students
362
286
Grade 11 Students
380
307
Grade 12 Students
346
261
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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4%
% Hispanic
75%
63%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
17%
24%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%