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Sierra Pacific High

Hanford Joint Union High · Kings County · 1259 North 13th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230-9219

(559) 583-5912 · www.hjuhsd.k12.ca.us/sphs.htm

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7/10
#449
Rank 449 out of 1,227
Top 37%
English Language Arts7/10 · #483 · 61st percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #414 · 66th percentile
Science6/10 · #564 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sierra Pacific High sits in Hanford, a close-knit Central Valley city that still has a strong small-town feel despite being the county seat of Kings County. The school performs solidly in the mid-tier range statewide, with math being a relative strength, making it a decent fit for families who want a well-rounded public high school experience without the intensity of more competitive suburban districts. It tends to appeal to families rooted in the agricultural heartland of California who value community connection alongside a steady academic foundation.

Student Demographics

275 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
176 (64%)
White
60 (22%)
Multiple Races
19 (7%)
African American
11 (4%)
Asian
5 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners33 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged175 (64%)
Students with Disabilities19 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,183
Enrollment
45
Teachers (FTE)
26.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
19.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.5%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.

9
AP Courses
offered
20.9%
AP Participation
of students
224
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Golden Bears · CIF Central Section

23
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

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 Programs3/10 · #1728 · 22nd percentile

38 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found