- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedar Lake, IN
Hanover Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Hanover Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180435000753
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover Central High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Cedar Lake · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanover Central High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Central High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, IN.
School address
District: Hanover Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180435000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Hanover Central High School held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 180435000753 · Cedar Lake, IN High · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 20.9:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Cedars Elementary (666 students)
Hanover Central High School held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hanover Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hanover Central High School
857 students
- Red Cedars Ele
Red Cedars Elementary
666 students
- Hanover Centra
Hanover Central Middle School
647 students
- Jane Ball Elem
Jane Ball Elementary School
356 students
- Lincoln Elemen 305
Lincoln Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Hanover Central High School reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanover Central High School compares
Hanover Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Hanover Central High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover Community School Corp reports $10,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanover Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cedars Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanover Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Ball Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~857 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover Central High School
How many students attend Hanover Central High School?
Hanover Central High School has 857 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedar Lake, IN. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Central High School is 20.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanover Central High School?
19.8% of students at Hanover Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Hanover Central High School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Cedar Lake, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover Central High School?
Hanover Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hanover Central High School rank among public schools in Cedar Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Central High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedar Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover Community School Corp?
Besides Hanover Central High School, Hanover Community School Corp also operates Red Cedars Elementary (666 students), Hanover Central Middle School (647 students), and Jane Ball Elementary School (356 students). See the Hanover Community School Corp district page for the complete list.