Hanover Senior High School is located at 401 Moul Ave, Hanover, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Hanover Public School District. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2018–2019, the school reported an enrollment of 481 pupils in grades 9th through 12th.
Serving 590 students in grades 8-12, Hanover Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanover Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hanover Sr. High School's student population of 590 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1920
School Rankings
Hanover Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Sr. High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
8%
14%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Sr. High School's ranking?
Hanover Sr. High School is ranked #445 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hanover Sr. High School often compared to?
Hanover Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Western Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanover Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Hanover Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hanover Sr. High School?
590 students attend Hanover Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hanover Sr. High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover Sr. High School?
Hanover Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hanover Sr. High School offer ?
Hanover Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanover Sr. High School part of?
Hanover Sr. High School is part of Hanover Public School District.
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