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Hanford Joint Union High

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 44.2/100

Hanford Joint Union High has 5 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 44.2/100 — 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sierra Pacific High at 60/100, where 20.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,510 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 28.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.2
22.4 – 59.6
Avg Exceeded %
9.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 5 ranked schools

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 37.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 28.5%, 10.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.8%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Sierra Pacific High leads the district at 60 with 20.2% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Hanford Joint Union High

1 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
76.5%
White
13.9%
Asian
0.9%
Black
2.7%
Other
6.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
82%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Hanford Joint Union High spends $13,510 per student in current expenditures — $1,305 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,510
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,690
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 21.1%
$11,153 → $13,510
Spending Efficiency
3.27
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 39%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$64,521–$128,442
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
172
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (5)

Hanford Joint Union High has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.2 — 3.3 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Sierra Pacific High with a Scope Score of 60 and 20.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sierra Pacific High
Hanford Joint Union High Strong All-Around
20.2%Solid
60/100
2Hanford West High
Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum
9.3%Solid
52/100
3Hanford High
Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum
12.1%Solid
50/100
4Hanford Online Charter
Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum
3.4%Developing
37/100
5Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation)
Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
22/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hanford Joint Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Hanford Joint Union High a good school district?
Hanford Joint Union High has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.2/100, which is 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. 9.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Hanford Joint Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Hanford Joint Union High is Sierra Pacific High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 20.2% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Hanford Joint Union High spend per student?
Hanford Joint Union High spends $13,510 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Hanford Joint Union High?
Teacher salaries in Hanford Joint Union High range from $64,521–$128,442 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.