Hanover High School serves 688 students in grades 9-12.
Hanover High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Hanover High School's student population of 688 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
688 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hanover High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hanover High School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 456 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%

Hispanic
3%
7%

Black
2%
2%

White
79%
83%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
18%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover High School's ranking?
Hanover High School is ranked #3 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Hanover High School often compared to?
Hanover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lebanon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH 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 New Hampshire state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hanover High School?
688 students attend Hanover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hanover High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover High School?
Hanover High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hanover High School offer ?
Hanover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hanover High School part of?
Hanover High School is part of Dresden School District.
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