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Hanford Joint Union High: Hanford Joint Union High averages 39.9/100 — 3.3 points below the state average.

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 39.9/100

Hanford Joint Union High has 5 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 39.9/100 — 3.3 points below the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Sierra Pacific High at 54/100, 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 28.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.9
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.6
20.7 – 54.3
Avg Exceeded %
9.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 5 ranked

Hanford Joint Union High's high schools average 39.9/100 — 3.8 points below the state average.

District Analysis

Hanford Joint Union High has 5 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 39.9/100 — 3.3 points below the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Score range of 33.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 28.2%, 10.3pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 3.7%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Sierra Pacific High leads the district at 54 with 20.2% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
75.2%
White
14.8%
Asian
1.8%
Black
3.5%
Other
4.7%
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
2.96
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

For the data nerds

Every school in Hanford Joint Union High

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

High Schools (5)

Hanford Joint Union High has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.9 — 3.8 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Sierra Pacific High with a Scope Score of 54 and 20.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sierra Pacific High
Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum
20.2%Solid
54/100
2Hanford West High
Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum
9.3%Developing
46/100
3Hanford High
Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum
12.1%Developing
45/100
4Hanford Online Charter
Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum
3.4%Developing
34/100
5Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation)
Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
21/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. 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 39.9/100, which is 3.3 points below the state average. 9.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven 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 54/100 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.