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Hanover Area JSHS

Hanover Area SD · Luzerne County · 1600 Sans Souci Pkwy, Hanover Township, PA 18706.0

(570)831-2300

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2/10
#536
Rank 536 out of 625
English Language Arts2/10 · #536 · 15th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #545 · 13th percentile
Science2/10 · #505 · 18th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Hanover Township sits in the Wyoming Valley of Luzerne County, a working-class corner of northeastern Pennsylvania where community ties run deep and Friday night football still matters. Hanover Area JSHS serves a student body that faces some real academic challenges, with scores landing in the lower percentiles across English, math, and science — something families weighing their options will want to factor in. Those who do choose this school often do so for its tight-knit community feel, and families looking to get involved and make a difference may find plenty of opportunity to do exactly that here.

Student Demographics

307 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
157 (51%)
Hispanic
82 (27%)
African American
45 (15%)
Multiple Races
22 (7%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners28 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged204 (66%)
Students with Disabilities61 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

977
Enrollment
57.3
Teachers (FTE)
17:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

76.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

4
AP Courses
offered
4.5%
AP Participation
of students
42
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #376 · 44th percentile

28 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found