- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanover, PA
Hanover Shs
Federal NCES profile for Hanover Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421145004571
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanover Shs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanover Shs has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Shs ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Hanover, PA.
School address
District: Hanover Public Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421145004571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hanover Shs held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421145004571 · Hanover, PA Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 15.6:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover Ms (636 students)
Hanover Shs held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hanover Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanover Ms
Hanover Ms
636 students
- This school
Hanover Shs
578 students
- Hanover Street
Hanover Street El Sch
269 students
- Clearview El S 230
Clearview El Sch
230 students
- Washington El 213
Washington El Sch
213 students
What this shows Hanover Shs reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanover Shs compares
Hanover Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$15,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Hanover Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover Public Sd reports $15,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanover Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover Street El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearview El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanover Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanover Shs
How many students attend Hanover Shs?
Hanover Shs has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Shs is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanover Shs?
60.0% of students at Hanover Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover Shs?
The largest demographic group at Hanover Shs is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Hanover, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanover Shs?
Hanover Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Shs rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanover Shs ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Hanover, 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 on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover Public Sd?
Besides Hanover Shs, Hanover Public Sd also operates Hanover Ms (636 students), Hanover Street El Sch (269 students), and Clearview El Sch (230 students). See the Hanover Public Sd district page for the complete list.