Enrollment
977
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanover Township, PA
Hanover Area Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Hanover Area Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421142002891
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover Area Jshs earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hanover Township · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanover Area Jshs has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Area Jshs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hanover Township, PA.
School address
District: Hanover Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421142002891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanover Area Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanover Area Jshs
Hanover Area Jshs is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, enrolling 977 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Pennsylvania schools and 28% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 90% of state schools at 977 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hanover Area Sd spends $14,047 per pupil, 22% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hanover Area Sd also operates Lee Park El Sch (322 students) and Hanover Area Memorial El Sch (319 students) alongside Hanover Area Jshs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hanover Area Jshs compares
Hanover Area Jshs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 977 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
977
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Hanover Area Jshs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanover Area Sd, which includes Hanover Area Jshs.
$14,047
Per student
-22%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 43.3%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hanover Area Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Park El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanover Area Memorial El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanover Green El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndwood El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover Area Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~977 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hanover Area Jshs
How many students attend Hanover Area Jshs?
Hanover Area Jshs has 977 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanover Township, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Area Jshs is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanover Area Jshs?
83.5% of students at Hanover Area Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover Area Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Hanover Area Jshs is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Hanover Township, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover Area Jshs?
Hanover Area Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hanover Area Jshs rank among public schools in Hanover Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Area Jshs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hanover Township, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hanover Township on the city page.
Is Hanover Area Jshs a good school?
Hanover Area Jshs earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hanover Area Sd?
Besides Hanover Area Jshs, Hanover Area Sd also operates Lee Park El Sch (322 students), Hanover Area Memorial El Sch (319 students), and Hanover Green El Sch (318 students). See the Hanover Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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