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 (2026)
- 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%)
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
16%
Black
14%
14%
White
53%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
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%.
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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