- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hanover, NH
Hanover High School
Federal NCES profile for Hanover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330267000096
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanover High School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hanover, NH.
School address
District: Dresden School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330267000096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Hanover High School held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 330267000096 · Hanover, NH High · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 11.4:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Frances C. Richmond School (369 students)
Hanover High School held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
How Hanover High School compares
Hanover High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 77% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.8 FTE
Per 86 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Hanover High School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Dresden School District reports $26,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanover High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances C. Richmond School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover High School
How many students attend Hanover High School?
Hanover High School has 674 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hanover, NH. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover High School is 11.4:1, which is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanover High School?
5.0% of students at Hanover High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover High School?
The largest demographic group at Hanover High School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Hanover, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover High School?
Hanover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hanover, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dresden School District?
Besides Hanover High School, Dresden School District also operates Frances C. Richmond School (369 students). See the Dresden School District district page for the complete list.