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#2750 of 2,846 schools in PA
Hanover Area Jshs
High School · Hanover Area Sd · Hanover Township, PA
A Hanover Area Sd high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy, Hanover Township, PA 18706
- Math 13% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hanover Area Jshs score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hanover Area Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,546
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Valley West ShsEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,404 | Compare → |
| Greater Nanticoke Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Wilkes-barre Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Milford E Barnes JR SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hanover Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hanover Area Jshs is listed in Hanover Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hanover Area Jshs
Hanover Area Jshs is a public high school in Hanover Township, PA, part of Hanover Area Sd, serving approximately 956 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,750 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hanover Area Jshs
What grades does Hanover Area Jshs serve?
Hanover Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hanover Area Jshs?
Hanover Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 956 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Area Jshs is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hanover Area Jshs rank in PA?
Hanover Area Jshs ranks #2,750 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hanover Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Hanover Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hanover Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hanover Area Jshs has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hanover Area Jshs a charter school?
No, Hanover Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hanover Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, Hanover Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hanover Area Jshs?
100.0% of students at Hanover Area Jshs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 956
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.9%
- Phone
- (570) 831-2300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18706)
- 16,318
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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