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Hanford Joint Union High

California · Public School District
6
Schools
4,237
Students
$20,285
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
73.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
95.5%
Graduation Rate
+9.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hanford Joint Union High is a public school district in California serving 4,237 students across 6 schools. It includes 6 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 95.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,285 is above average for a US public school district. 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (6)
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation)09–1291
Hanford Community Day09–1227
Hanford High09–121,549
Hanford Online CharterCharter09–12166
Hanford West High09–121,332
Sierra Pacific High09–121,072
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,285+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
71%
20%
State
71.2%
Local (property tax)
20.0%
Federal
8.8%

State funding accounts for 71% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
4,237
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.5%
Opportunity Score44/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.5% graduation rate — 9.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,285 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Charter Schools in Hanford Joint Union High
1 public charter school — tuition-free, open to all students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hanford Joint Union High?
Hanford Joint Union High has 6 public schools, serving a total of 4,237 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hanford Joint Union High?
The graduation rate is 95.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hanford Joint Union High spend per student?
Hanford Joint Union High spends $20,285 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hanford Joint Union High?
73% of students in Hanford Joint Union High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hanford Joint Union High?
Yes — 1 of the 6 schools in Hanford Joint Union High is a charter school.
What grade levels does Hanford Joint Union High serve?
Hanford Joint Union High serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Hanford Joint Union High?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hanford Joint Union High is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.

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