Sierra Pacific High

www.hjuhsd.k12.ca.us/sphs.htm

1,183 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sierra Pacific High School, located in Hanford, California, is part of the Hanford Joint Union High School District. The school serves as a comprehensive educational institution committed to preparing students for college and career readiness. It maintains a focus on academic excellence, offering a variety of rigorous coursework, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development within a supportive campus environment.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sierra Pacific emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by providing opportunities in athletics, visual and performing arts, and various student organizations. The school prides itself on building a strong community culture, aiming to equip its students with the skills, values, and technological literacy necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society. By prioritizing student engagement and maintaining high expectations, the school strives to ensure that every student is prepared for post-secondary success.

1,183

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Pacific High
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	748
Black	40
Asian	47
Two or More	56
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
748 (63.4%)
White
285 (24.2%)
Two or More
56 (4.7%)
Asian
47 (4.0%)
Black
40 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)583-5912
Website:	http://www.hjuhsd.k12.ca.us/sphs.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	565
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	131

* 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 9 329

Grade 10 286

Grade 11 307

Grade 12 261