Hanover SHS

585 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Hanover Senior High School, located at 401 Moul Ave in Hanover, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Hanover Public School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core curriculum, elective courses, and career-readiness initiatives. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes both intellectual development and the cultivation of a supportive school culture.

Beyond the classroom, Hanover Senior High School encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a sense of Nighthawk pride, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the skills necessary to contribute positively to their community. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and fostering strong relationships between staff and students, the school strives to ensure that every graduate is prepared for the challenges of college, the workforce, or military service.

585

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanover SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	145
Black	38
Asian	8
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
362 (61.9 %)
Hispanic
145 (24.8 %)
Black
38 (6.5 %)
Two or More
28 (4.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanover Public SD
Phone:	(717)637-9000
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 156

Grade 10 170

Grade 11 134

Grade 12 125