Hanover Area SD School District

1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Hanover Township, PA 18706
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hanover Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,058 students in Hanover Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hanover Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,058 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Hanover Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#535 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hanover Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hanover Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hanover Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hanover Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
461 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
14%
# Black Students
272 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
13%
14%
# White Students
1,218 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
59%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
61
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
155
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
172
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
134
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,146 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,643 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hanover Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Hanover Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,146
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hanover Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,643
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hanover Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hanover Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 930 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Park Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Lee Park Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Grades: 2-3
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Lyndwood Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: 6
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80 W Saint Marys Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
Grades: 4-5
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
561 Main Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Grades: K-1
| 282 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hanover Area SD School District?
Hanover Area SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,058 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Area SD School District?
Hanover Area SD School District is ranked #539 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover Area SD School District?
59% of Hanover Area SD School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover Area SD School District?
Hanover Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hanover Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,643 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,058 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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