C
Hanover Area School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves Hanover, Ashley, Sugar Notch and Warrior Run.
Students
2,204
Schools
5
Spent per student
$16,242
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
16:1
Debt
$9.2M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Hanover Area School District
- School Grade C: better than 27% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Spends 25% less per student than the PA average
- 16 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.8% since 2020
- Debt of $9.2M, about $4,189 per student
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency19%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$16,242 per student · 25% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 32%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 38%State 48%Federal 14%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,026’20
2,058’21
2,076’22
2,109’23
2,204’24
Up 8.8% since 2020.
Students
White 49%Hispanic 31%Black 15%Two or more races 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
5 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.