- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hanover, MA
Hanover High
Federal NCES profile for Hanover High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250579000829
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 663
- students enrolled
Hanover High has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hanover, MA.
School address
District: Hanover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250579000829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Hanover High held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 250579000829 · Hanover, MA High · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover Middle (826 students)
Hanover High held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Hanover High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanover Middle
Hanover Middle
826 students
- This school
Hanover High
663 students
- Center Element
Center Elementary
582 students
- Cedar Elementa
Cedar Elementary
479 students
What this shows Hanover High reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanover High compares
Hanover High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$18,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Hanover High is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
District finance for Hanover reports $18,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanover High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Hanover
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~663 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover High
How many students attend Hanover High?
Hanover High has 663 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hanover, MA. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover High is 11.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover High?
The largest demographic group at Hanover High is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Hanover, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover High?
Hanover High 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 High rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hanover, MA. 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 on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover?
Besides Hanover High, Hanover also operates Hanover Middle (826 students), Center Elementary (582 students), and Cedar Elementary (479 students). See the Hanover district page for the complete list.