For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,636 students in Hanford, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hanford, CA are Hanford Community Day, J. C. Montgomery and Sierra Pacific High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanford, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hanford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Hanford, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanford West High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hanford, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hanford Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 North Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
J. C. Montgomery
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 East Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Sierra Pacific High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1259 North 13th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Gr: 9-12 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Hanford High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 East Grangeville Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Gr: 9-12 | 1,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Hanford West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 West Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Gr: 9-12 | 1,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Hanford Online Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 Campus Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 North Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Kings County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
959 Katie Hammond Ln.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Gr: K-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Kings County Rop
Vocational School
1144 West Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-7038
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-7038
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hanford, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hanford, CA include Hanford Community Day, J. C. Montgomery and Sierra Pacific High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hanford?
9 public high schools are located in Hanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanford?
Hanford public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hanford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hanford include: Sierra Pacific High School vs. Hanford West High School, Hanford West High School vs. Sierra Pacific High School, Hanford West High School vs. Hanford High School
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