Serving 977 students in grades 7-12, Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 977 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Hanover Area JSHS attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 22 square miles in Wilkes Barre, PA. Families within this area can typically expect a drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 977 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
977 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
A safe learning community within a diverse society
School Rankings
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2421 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2421 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest City Regional High School, Wyoming Area Sec Center, G A R Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School?
977 students attend Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Hanover Area School District.
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