Hanover-Horton High School is a public secondary school located in Horton, Michigan, United States. The school serves grades 9 to 12 in the Hanover-Horton School District.
Serving 300 students in grades 9-12, Hanoverhorton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanoverhorton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hanoverhorton High School's student population of 300 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1874
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Hanoverhorton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanoverhorton High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#706 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanoverhorton High School's ranking?
Hanoverhorton High School is ranked #706 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hanoverhorton High School often compared to?
Hanoverhorton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western High School, Columbia Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanoverhorton High School?
The graduation rate of Hanoverhorton High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hanoverhorton High School?
300 students attend Hanoverhorton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hanoverhorton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanoverhorton High School?
Hanoverhorton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hanoverhorton High School offer ?
Hanoverhorton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanoverhorton High School part of?
Hanoverhorton High School is part of Hanover-Horton School District.
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