Serving 663 students in grades 9-12, Hanover High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanover High's attendance zone covers the entire Hanover, MA school district, encompassing an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being around 2.6 miles and the furthest edge located 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hanover High School's student population of 663 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
663 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Excellence
School Rankings
Hanover High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
92%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover High School's ranking?
Hanover High School is ranked #118 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hanover High School often compared to?
Hanover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwell High School, Pembroke High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanover High School?
The graduation rate of Hanover High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Hanover High School?
663 students attend Hanover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hanover High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanover High School?
Hanover High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hanover High School offer ?
Hanover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanover High School part of?
Hanover High School is part of Hanover School District.
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