- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mechanicsville, VA
Hanover High
Federal NCES profile for Hanover High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510183002338
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanover High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Mechanicsville, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183002338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Hanover High held near 1,358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-69 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 97.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-69 students YoY 510183002338 · Mechanicsville, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,349 enr · 14.2:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Hanover High held near 1,358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-69 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 97.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hanover High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- This school
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle
910 students
What this shows Hanover High reports 1,349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanover High compares
Hanover High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,349 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,349
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Hanover High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Mechanicsville
2 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 (~1,349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover High
How many students attend Hanover High?
Hanover High has 1,349 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mechanicsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,427 (2022-23) → 1,358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-69).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover High is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanover High?
17.0% of students at Hanover High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover High?
The largest demographic group at Hanover High is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover High?
Hanover High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 high schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Mechanicsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mechanicsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides Hanover High, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Patrick Henry High (1,294 students), and Mechanicsville High (1,245 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.