Hanover Central High School is a 9–12 public high school located in Cedar Lake, Indiana. It is the only high school in the Hanover Community School Corporation.
Serving 817 students in grades 9-12, Hanover Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanover Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hanover Central High School's student population of 817 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Red, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Hanover Central High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Central High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
6%
13%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Central High School's ranking?
Hanover Central High School is ranked #254 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hanover Central High School often compared to?
Hanover Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Central High School, Crown Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanover Central High School?
The graduation rate of Hanover Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hanover Central High School?
817 students attend Hanover Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hanover Central High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover Central High School?
Hanover Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hanover Central High School offer ?
Hanover Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanover Central High School part of?
Hanover Central High School is part of Hanover Community School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 2/26/2018
Memes and Dreams live here
2 7/19/2016
Hanover is fine for the average to good student who wants moderately diverse class choices and who wants a reasonable shot at getting on a sports team because of Hanover's moderate size. I would recommend it for the average to good student.
But look elsewhere if your child might have some learning issues. Consider nearby Lake Central High School as that corporation is said to do better in discovering and aiding kids who might have moderate learning issues.
The Hanover counselor said teachers would first evaluate if my child should even be tested. And she broadly hinted it was UNLIKELY he would even qualify for a test.
We removed our second child and he is in alternate online education. He was an adopted child (born on heroin and cocaine). we found the school VERY reluctant to test him for possible mild learning issues.
Hanover staff did try to help...some individual teachers tried to help...but other teachers mainly yelled at him.
I am not recommending this school...for any child with possible mild learning issues.
5 3/30/2010
The school size helps the overall feeling of family.
The students are, for the most part, fun to teach.
More parents should be involved in seeing to it their kids are performing. Great school overall!
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