Hanover Park High School

63 Mt Pleasant Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Hanover Park High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NJ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hanover Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Hanover Park High School's student population of 751 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
751 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Hanover Park High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Park High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#407 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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35%
26%
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65-69%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hanover Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
9%
32%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
75%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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97%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hanover Park High School's ranking?
Hanover Park High School is ranked #407 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanover Park High School?
The graduation rate of Hanover Park High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hanover Park High School?
751 students attend Hanover Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hanover Park High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover Park High School?
Hanover Park High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hanover Park High School offer ?
Hanover Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hanover Park High School part of?
Hanover Park High School is part of Hanover Park Regional High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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