Top Rankings
Hanover Public SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,982 students in Hanover Public SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hanover Public SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,982 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hanover Public SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#304 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
428 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
14%
# Black Students
95 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
1,242 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
63%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
147
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
169
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,734 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,060
$23,665
Spending / Student
$17,734
$23,089
Best Hanover Public SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Randolph St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: K-4
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Hanover Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Moul Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: 8-12
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Moul Avenue
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: K-4
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Hanover Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 East Hanover Street
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: K-4
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
Hanover MiddleSchool
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Keagy Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: 5-8
| 625 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanover Public SD School District?
Hanover Public SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,982 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Public SD School District?
Hanover Public SD School District is ranked #302 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover Public SD School District?
63% of Hanover Public SD School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover Public SD School District?
Hanover Public SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hanover Public SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,734 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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