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 857 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 39%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanover Central High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cedar Lake, IN, covering approximately 29.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.5 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hanover Central High School's student population of 857 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
857 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
Making a Difference... Realizing Potential
School Rankings
Hanover Central High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Central High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)n/a
25.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Columbia blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Central High School's ranking?
Hanover Central High School is ranked #275 out of 1,743 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 39% 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 96%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Hanover Central High School?
857 students attend Hanover Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hanover Central High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanover Central High School?
Hanover Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 10/10/2025
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!
2 10/10/2025
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 10/10/2025
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