Hanover High School

41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755

hhs.hanovernorwichschools.org

654 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hanover High School, located in Hanover, New Hampshire, serves as a public secondary institution for students in the Hanover and Norwich, Vermont, area. It is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence and its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. As a centerpiece of the Dresden School District, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, civic responsibility, and personal growth among its diverse student body.

In addition to its challenging classroom offerings, Hanover High School provides an expansive array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school’s proximity to Dartmouth College allows for unique collaborative partnerships and enrichment opportunities, further distinguishing it as a prominent educational institution in the Upper Valley. By balancing high academic standards with a supportive social climate, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and meaningful participation in their communities.

654

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanover High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	508
Hispanic	26
Black	14
Asian	52
Two or More	54

White
508 (77.7 %)
Two or More
54 (8.3 %)
Asian
52 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
26 (4.0 %)
Black
14 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dresden School District
Phone:	(603)643-3431
Website:	http://hhs.hanovernorwichschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 160

Grade 10 167

Grade 11 166

Grade 12 161