Phoenix High School vs. Hanford High School
Should you attend Phoenix High School or Hanford High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Phoenix High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Hanford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 56 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,958 students in grades 9-12, Hanford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
56 students
1,958 students
% Male | % Female
38% | 62%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
83 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#473 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
64%
Graduation Rate
21-39%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
7
499
Grade 10 Students
6
466
Grade 11 Students
18
503
Grade 12 Students
25
490
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
29%
22%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
61%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
