Hanover Park High School

63 Mt Pleasant Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Hanover Park High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from East Hanover Township and Florham Park, in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as one of the two secondary schools of the Hanover Park Regional High School District.
Serving 713 students in grades 9-12, Hanover Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hanover Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hanover Park High School's student population of 713 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Black, Gold

School Rankings

Hanover Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Park High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#735 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
36%
60-64%
49%
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
72%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
97%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hanover Park High School's ranking?
Hanover Park High School is ranked #735 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanover Park High School?
The graduation rate of Hanover Park High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hanover Park High School?
713 students attend Hanover Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hanover Park High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover Park High School?
Hanover Park High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hanover Park High School offer ?
Hanover Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanover Park High School part of?
Hanover Park High School is part of Hanover Park Regional High School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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