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Hanford High School

Richland School District · Benton County · 450 Hanford Street, Richland, WA 99352.0

(509)967-6500

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7/10
#124
Rank 124 out of 378
Top 33%
English Language Arts8/10 · #90 · 78th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #85 · 78th percentile
Science3/10 · #319 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Hanford High School sits in Richland, a mid-sized city in the Tri-Cities area of southeastern Washington where the high desert landscape meets the Columbia River. The school shows real strength in English and math, drawing families who want solid academics in a community with deep roots in science and technology — Richland's identity is closely tied to the nearby national laboratories and energy sector. Families who value a blend of suburban stability, outdoor recreation along the river, and a school with consistent academic performance tend to find a good fit here.

Student Demographics

487 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
306 (63%)
Hispanic
108 (22%)
Multiple Races
26 (5%)
Other
47 (10%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged159 (33%)
Students with Disabilities39 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,976
Enrollment
92
Teachers (FTE)
21.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
22.5
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

90.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

17
AP Courses
offered
24.6%
AP Participation
of students
439
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #364 · 38th percentile

30 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.