Serving 55 students in grades 9-12, Hanover High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hanover High School's student population of 55 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Hanover High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover High School is 0.04, 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
#115 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover High School's ranking?
Hanover High School is ranked #115 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hanover High School often compared to?
Hanover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marysville Jr/sr High School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School, Linn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanover High School?
The graduation rate of Hanover High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hanover High School?
55 students attend Hanover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hanover High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover High School?
Hanover High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hanover High School offer ?
Hanover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanover High School part of?
Hanover High School is part of Barnes School District.
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