Hanover High School

287 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 709 students in grades 9-12, Hanover High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Hanover High School's student population of 709 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
709 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Hanover High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#59 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
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70-74%
37%
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80-84%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
1%
23%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
94%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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≥99%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #59 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hanover High School often compared to?
Hanover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hingham High School, Norwell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanover High School?
The graduation rate of Hanover High School is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hanover High School?
709 students attend Hanover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hanover High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hanover High School offer ?
Hanover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanover High School part of?
Hanover High School is part of Hanover School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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