Serving 600 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hanover Sr. High School's student population of 600 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hanover Sr. High School is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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?
600 students attend Hanover Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hanover Sr. High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 17:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanover Sr. High School part of?
Hanover Sr. High School is part of Hanover Public SD School District.
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