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Hanover High School

10307 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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Top 5%

Tel: (804) 723-3700

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Hanover High School serves 1,502 students in grades 9-12.

Hanover High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,502 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hanover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Hanover High School's student population of 1,502 students has grown by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,502 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hanover High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hanover High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#77 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hanover High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

85%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hanover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

88%

69%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hanover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hanover High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

22%

White

81%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hanover High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.34

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Hanover High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

96%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of Hanover High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hanover County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hanover High School's ranking?

Hanover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What schools are Hanover High School often compared to?

Hanover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanicsville High School, Atlee High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Hanover High School?

The graduation rate of Hanover High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.

How many students attend Hanover High School?

1,502 students attend Hanover High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Hanover High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover High School?

Hanover High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

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 County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,502 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education