Hanford West High

1,331 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hanford West High School, located in Hanford, California, is a key institution within the Hanford Joint Union High School District. As a public high school, it serves a diverse student body by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth and fostering a supportive community, providing students with a range of core subjects, elective courses, and specialized programs intended to meet various learning needs and career interests.

Beyond the classroom, Hanford West High emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience through extracurricular engagement. The school offers various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and student involvement, Hanford West strives to cultivate an environment where students can develop the skills and character necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

1,331

Total Students

61.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanford West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	1,012
Black	47
Asian	36
Two or More	42
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,012 (76.1%)
White
182 (13.7%)
Black
47 (3.5%)
Two or More
42 (3.2%)
Asian
36 (2.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hanford Joint Union High
Phone:	(559)583-5903
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	903
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	130

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 381

Grade 10 330

Grade 11 299

Grade 12 321