Hanover Park High School

Summary:

Hanover Park High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in East Hanover, New Jersey, with a student population of 731. The school is part of the Hanover Park Regional High School District, which is ranked 123 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Hanover Park High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New Jersey, placing 67th out of 422 schools for the 2022-2023 school year. The school maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.3% to 97.6% over the past five years, and has an extremely low dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 0.1%. While Hanover Park High School has seen a slight increase in chronic absenteeism, its rates remain lower than the state average. Students at the school consistently outperform the state and district averages on standardized tests, such as the NJSLA/English Language Arts, NJSLA/Algebra I, NJSLA/Geometry, and NJSLA-S/Science assessments.

Compared to nearby schools, Hanover Park High School has a higher percentage of White students (71.68%) and a lower percentage of minority students, particularly African American and Hispanic students. This is in contrast to schools like West Orange High School, which has a more diverse student population. Additionally, Hanover Park High School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (2.33%), indicating a relatively high-income student population, in contrast to schools like Essex County West Caldwell Technical, which has a much higher percentage of students from low-income families. Despite these differences, Hanover Park High School still performs well when compared to specialized schools like Summit High School and Chatham High School, ranking in the top 16% of New Jersey high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 63 Mt Pleasant Avenue
       East Hanover, NJ  07936-2601


(973) 887-0300

District: Hanover Park Regional High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,003 Help


Feeder schools for Hanover Park High School:

Elementary:    Briarwood School
    Brooklake School
    Central Elementary School
    Frank J Smith Elementary
Middle:    East Hanover Middle School
    Ridgedale Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  731

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.7%
Asian:
11.9%
Hispanic:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.3% Help


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Compare Details Hanover Park High School ranks better than 84.1% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hanover Park High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.7%), Asian (11.9%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hanover Park High School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Compare Hanover Park High School employs 70.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hanover Park High School is $12,003.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hanover Park High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover Park High School 67th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Hanover Park High School in the ranking list.)

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Hanover Park Regional High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover Park Regional High School District 123rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hanover Park High School

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Rank History for all students at Hanover Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.39 105th 343 69.4%
2004 77.69 62nd 348 82.2%
2005 69.04 128th 351 63.5%
2006 75.96 84th 357 76.5%
2007 75.26 91st 361 74.8%
2008 66.09 152nd 359 57.7%
2009 72.34 113th 370 69.5%
2010 70.89 115th 371 69.0%
2011 72.79 111th 378 70.6%
2012 70.51 130th 388 66.5%
2013 71.89 113th 396 71.5%
2014 74.05 99th 411 75.9%
2015 40.40 201st 406 50.5%
2016 29.17 287th 409 29.8%
2017 41.27 212th 411 48.4%
2018 57.72 125th 415 69.9%
2019 68.36 82nd 416 80.3%
2021 59.71 107th 405 73.6%
2022 58.31 118th 415 71.6%
2023 71.29 67th 422 84.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hanover Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.65 85th 355 76.1%
2019 68.49 72nd 349 79.4%
2021 54.53 107th 333 67.9%
2022 34.96 202nd 344 41.3%
2023 50.71 120th 339 64.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hanover Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.03 38th 344 89.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hanover Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.95 102nd 403 74.7%
2019 71.56 68th 408 83.3%
2021 61.42 112th 402 72.1%
2022 58.66 104th 414 74.9%
2023 68.66 65th 416 84.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hanover Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.63 116th 405 71.4%
2019 63.71 98th 407 75.9%
2021 58.64 108th 402 73.1%
2022 50.69 138th 410 66.3%
2023 69.78 77th 414 81.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hanover Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.04 51st 198 74.2%
2019 71.71 30th 191 84.3%
2021 59.90 51st 165 69.1%
2022 80.90 18th 175 89.7%
2023 59.17 61st 172 64.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Hanover Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.71 42nd 256 83.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hanover Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.73 61st 368 83.4%
2019 80.93 42nd 364 88.5%
2021 61.15 96th 374 74.3%
2022 52.55 129th 382 66.2%
2023 64.54 81st 385 79.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hanover Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.10 129th 340 62.1%
2019 57.43 98th 339 71.1%
2021 43.99 149th 336 55.7%
2022 44.27 148th 335 55.8%
2023 59.19 88th 335 73.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hanover Park High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 835 4 52 5 0 n/a n/a 0 896
1989 759 6 55 4 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1990 713 4 58 1 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1991 670 3 64 5 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1992 652 6 64 6 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1993 679 5 77 8 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1994 639 3 83 13 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1995 659 6 72 8 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1996 659 6 72 8 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1998 658 8 95 19 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1999 670 10 96 22 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2000 647 11 84 17 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2001 639 10 73 11 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2002 627 12 77 13 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2003 627 12 77 13 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2004 658 19 98 17 0 n/a n/a 0 792
2005 720 17 73 22 13 n/a n/a 0 845
2006 747 17 94 17 0 n/a n/a 0 875
2007 768 20 83 19 0 n/a n/a 0 890
2008 762 23 73 32 0 n/a n/a 0 890
2009 708 21 76 41 0 0 0 0 846
2010 713 24 71 43 0 0 0 0 851
2011 658 19 87 33 0 0 0 0 797
2012 709 20 72 31 0 0 0 0 832
2013 757 27 71 37 0 2 0 0 894
2014 726 31 66 47 0 0 0 0 870
2015 737 37 52 49 0 1 0 0 876
2016 697 35 64 61 1 0 0 0 858
2017 665 39 67 57 0 1 0 0 829
2018 674 38 74 62 0 2 1 0 851
2019 664 32 78 58 0 1 6 0 839
2020 638 32 83 56 0 1 6 0 816
2021 618 34 90 52 0 0 7 0 801
2022 560 41 75 69 0 0 6 0 751
2023 524 44 87 73 0 0 3 0 731

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hanover Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 896 63.0 14.2 n/a
1989 824 67.0 12.2 n/a
1990 776 68.0 11.4 n/a
1991 742 65.0 11.4 0.4
1992 728 66.0 11.0 0.8
1993 769 61.2 12.6 0.5
1994 738 64.6 11.4 0.3
1995 745 66.0 11.3 0.4
1996 745 66.0 11.3 0.4
1998 780 65.6 11.9 0.4
1999 798 58.6 13.6 0.4
2000 759 54.8 13.9 0.9
2001 733 55.1 13.3 0.5
2002 729 56.0 13.0 0.4
2003 729 56.0 13.0 0.4
2004 792 60.0 13.2 0.9
2005 845 64.0 13.2 n/a
2006 875 68.0 12.9 1
2007 890 70.0 12.7 0.7
2008 890 64.0 13.9 1
2009 846 74.0 10.8 1.1
2010 851 63.0 13.5 1.5
2011 797 55.2 14.4 2.4
2012 832 69.2 12.0 2.8
2013 894 75.4 11.8 3.5
2014 870 81.8 10.6 3.1
2015 876 85.0 10.3 3.4
2016 858 81.0 10.5 4.4
2017 829 83.6 9.9 6.5
2018 851 75.4 11.2 2.7
2019 839 76.6 10.9 3.7
2020 816 73.2 11.1 2
2021 801 72.4 11.0 1.7
2022 751 73.0 10.2 2.3
2023 731 70.2 10.4 2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hanover Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 896 63.0 14.2 n/a
1989 824 67.0 12.2 n/a
1990 776 68.0 11.4 n/a
1991 742 65.0 11.4 0.4
1992 728 66.0 11.0 0.8
1993 769 61.2 12.6 0.5
1994 738 64.6 11.4 0.3
1995 745 66.0 11.3 0.4
1996 745 66.0 11.3 0.4
1998 780 65.6 11.9 0.4
1999 798 58.6 13.6 0.4
2000 759 54.8 13.9 0.9
2001 733 55.1 13.3 0.5
2002 729 56.0 13.0 0.4
2003 729 56.0 13.0 0.4
2004 792 60.0 13.2 0.9
2005 845 64.0 13.2 n/a
2006 875 68.0 12.9 1
2007 890 70.0 12.7 0.7
2008 890 64.0 13.9 1
2009 846 74.0 10.8 1.1
2010 851 63.0 13.5 1.5
2011 797 55.2 14.4 2.4
2012 832 69.2 12.0 2.8
2013 894 75.4 11.8 3.5
2014 870 81.8 10.6 3.1
2015 876 85.0 10.3 3.4
2016 858 81.0 10.5 4.4
2017 829 83.6 9.9 6.5
2018 851 75.4 11.2 2.7
2019 839 76.6 10.9 3.7
2020 816 73.2 11.1 2
2021 801 72.4 11.0 1.7
2022 751 73.0 10.2 2.3
2023 731 70.2 10.4 2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hanover Park High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $223 (1.9%) $11,780 (98.1%) $12,003

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hanover Park High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 82nd of 416 High schoolsRanks 67th of 422 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hanover Park High School)81.566.8
 14.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Hanover Park Regional High School District)81.362.1
 19.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Hanover Park High School)4430.4
 13.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Hanover Park Regional High School District)51.435.5
 15.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Hanover Park High School)81.785.3
 3.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (Hanover Park Regional High School District)86.386
 0.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Hanover Park High School)43.330.1
 13.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hanover Park Regional High School District)50.335.2
 15.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Hanover Park High School)40.985.3
 44.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Hanover Park Regional High School District)46.186
 39.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students839731
 12.9%
African American3244
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian7887
 11.5%
Hispanic5873
 25.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White664524
 21.1%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.7%2.3%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hanover Park High School

Hanover Park High School ranks 67th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Hanover Park High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Briarwood School
Elementary : Brooklake School
Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Frank J Smith Elementary
Middle : East Hanover Middle School
Middle : Ridgedale Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 731 students attended Hanover Park High School.

Students at Hanover Park High School are 72% White, 12% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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