Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

J. C. Montgomery

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

J. C. Montgomery is a small public high school located in Hanford, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of just 29 students, making it the smallest school in the area by a significant margin.

Despite being part of the Hanford Joint Union High district, J. C. Montgomery struggles across nearly every metric compared to the surrounding schools. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (68.97%), with much lower percentages of other racial groups. Academically, the school ranks in the bottom 2% of California high schools, with 0% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Graduation rates are abysmal, ranging from 25.0% to 41.7% over the past five years, while dropout rates are extremely high, from 35.3% to 58.3%. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, reaching as high as 58.3% in recent years.

These challenges may be exacerbated by the school's extremely low enrollment and high poverty rates, with 89.66% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, the nearby high schools, such as Hanford High and Lemoore High, have much larger student populations, higher graduation rates, and better academic performance. The stark differences between J. C. Montgomery and the surrounding schools suggest an urgent need for significant intervention and support to improve educational outcomes for the students at this school.

Students ?

1.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$88,577

Per pupil spending ?

86.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

690 East Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230-4334

(559) 584-1441

District: Kings County Office of Education

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

See top rated California public schools

Compare J. C. Montgomery to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 21st percentile in 2007 → 7th in 2017

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 2 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (0% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the California average (50% vs 86%)

!Dropout rate above the California average (50% vs 9%)

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school0%

District avg0%

California avg41%

Not ranked this year

J. C. Montgomery did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2017	9.7	1870 of 2021	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	9.4	1921 of 2039	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	15.0	1594 of 1994	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	15.6	1858 of 2426	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	12.7	1905 of 2354	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	16.8	1765 of 2367	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	12.7	1918 of 2281	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	26.8	1539 of 2238	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	15.0	1752 of 2117	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	17.3	1631 of 2063	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	20.1	1427 of 1968	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	23.9	1239 of 1901	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	13.9	1525 of 1653	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs California (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy0%-47 vs state

Mathematics0%-35 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate J. C. Montgomery and help other families decide.

Rate J. C. Montgomery

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near J. C. Montgomery

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
J. C. Montgomery	Public	7-12	690 East Dr.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Kings County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 584-1441	6	4	1.5		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$88,577	$18,572	$70,005
Kings County Regional Occupational Program	Public	10-12	1144 West Lacey Blvd.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Kings County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(559) 589-7038	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hanford Online Charter	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	905 Campus Dr.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Joint Union High	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(559) 583-5901	137	9	15.7	86.1%	29 (21.2%)	5 (3.6%)	87 (63.5%)	8 (5.8%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.9%)	16.6	1752^nd of 2162 public high schools	19.0%		21.5	1671^st of 2159 public high schools	22.6%	81	10.0	7.1		9.5	27.1	27.1	0.0	0.0	$19,386	$334	$19,052
Hanford West High	Public	9-12	1150 West Lacey Blvd.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 583-5903	1,331	62	21.5	77.6%	182 (13.7%)	47 (3.5%)	1,012 (76.0%)	36 (2.7%)	7 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	42 (3.2%)	39.3	1282^nd of 2162 public high schools	40.7%		45.6	1110^th of 2159 public high schools	48.6%	172	20.2	13.3	28.6	19.9	48.5	48.5	12.5	12.5	$15,928	$641	$15,287
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1201 North Douty	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 583-5916	50	5	10.4	96.0%	5 (10.0%)	2 (4.0%)	41 (82.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.5	2094^th of 2162 public high schools	3.1%		12.3	1927^th of 2159 public high schools	10.7%	167					9.1	9.1	0.0	0.0	$34,262	$4,817	$29,445
Sierra Pacific High	Public	9-12	1259 North 13th Ave.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 583-5912	1,183	45	26.1	58.8%	285 (24.1%)	40 (3.4%)	748 (63.2%)	47 (4.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (4.7%)	72.5	553^rd of 2162 public high schools	74.4%		51.5	968^th of 2159 public high schools	55.2%	415	34.7	22.2		33.5	67.1	67.1	34.3	34.3	$15,363	$762	$14,601
Hanford High	Public	9-12	120 East Grangeville Blvd.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 583-5902	1,498	64	23.4	83.6%	251 (16.8%)	58 (3.9%)	1,121 (74.8%)	8 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	54 (3.6%)	46.5	1103^rd of 2162 public high schools	49.0%		33.1	1423^rd of 2159 public high schools	34.1%	320	22.1	15.0		21.5	57.6	57.6	14.6	14.6	$15,427	$805	$14,622
Hanford Community Day	Public	9-12	1855 North Douty St.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 583-5904	38	3	10.9	92.1%	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)	34 (89.5%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$33,489	$2,225	$31,264
Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	351 East Bush St.	Lemoore	93245	Kings County	Lemoore Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 924-6620	90	7	12.2	78.9%	12 (13.3%)	4 (4.4%)	67 (74.4%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	20.4	1685^th of 2162 public high schools	22.1%		17.4	1754^th of 2159 public high schools	18.8%	69			5.0	5.0	34.8	34.8	0.0	0.0	$34,154	$5,747	$28,407
Lemoore High	Public	9-12	101 East Bush St.	Lemoore	93245	Kings County	Lemoore Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 924-6600	1,798	88	20.3	59.0%	375 (20.9%)	78 (4.3%)	1,126 (62.6%)	69 (3.8%)	30 (1.7%)	14 (0.8%)	99 (5.5%)	63.1	739^th of 2162 public high schools	65.8%		58.7	802^nd of 2159 public high schools	62.9%	63		34.8		34.6	65.6	65.6	22.9	22.9	$27,725	$6,550	$21,175

Frequently Asked Questions about J. C. Montgomery

What is the racial makeup of J. C. Montgomery?

Students at J. C. Montgomery are 100% Hispanic.

What district is J. C. Montgomery in?

Kings County Office of Education

How many students attend J. C. Montgomery?

In the 2024-25 school year, 6 students attended J. C. Montgomery.

Rate J. C. Montgomery!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

CACalifornia High School Rankings

CACalifornia District Rankings

Schools in Hanford, CA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for J. C. Montgomery!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.