Enrollment
578
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanover Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanover Shs
Hanover Shs is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hanover, Pennsylvania, enrolling 578 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 578 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hanover Public Sd also operates Hanover Ms (636 students) and Hanover Street El Sch (269 students) alongside Hanover Shs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hanover Shs compares
Hanover Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanover Public Sd, which includes Hanover Shs.
$14,749
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 26.1%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hanover Shs a good school?
Hanover Shs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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