Hanover High

Summary:

Hanover High is a public high school located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serving 1,427 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Hanover County Public Schools district, which is ranked 21 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hanover High consistently outperforms the Hanover County district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores, with 97.03% of 9th graders proficient or better in SOL/Geometry compared to 94.5% for the district and 85.92% for Virginia. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks among the top high schools in the state, as high as 18th out of 327 schools in 2020-2021. However, the school's performance for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students is relatively lower, with rankings in the bottom half or bottom third of Virginia high schools.

While Hanover High's overall academic performance is strong, there are notable disparities in the performance of different racial groups. The school's rankings for African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students are significantly lower than for White and Asian students, indicating the need for targeted interventions to address these achievement gaps. Nearby Mechanicsville High performs slightly lower than Hanover High, while Atlee High is a top-performing school in the region, outperforming Hanover High in several subject areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 10307 Chamberlayne Rd.
       Mechanicsville, VA  23116


(804) 723-3700

District: Hanover County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,824 Help


Feeder schools for Hanover High:

Elementary:    Kersey Creek Elementary
    Pole Green Elementary
    Rural Point Elementary
Middle:    Oak Knoll Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,427

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
African American:
7.6%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hanover High ranks better than 75.7% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.8. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hanover High 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 Hanover High has the largest high school student body size in the Hanover County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hanover High is $7,824, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hanover High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover High 80th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Hanover High in the ranking list.)

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Hanover County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover County Public Schools 21st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hanover High

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Rank History for all students at Hanover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.32 25th 308 91.9%
2006 66.95 47th 314 85.0%
2007 72.41 30th 313 90.4%
2008 75.28 18th 316 94.3%
2009 71.30 32nd 313 89.8%
2010 75.22 21st 317 93.4%
2011 78.16 15th 320 95.3%
2012 75.56 20th 321 93.8%
2013 68.39 57th 321 82.2%
2014 66.84 61st 322 81.1%
2015 68.62 52nd 322 83.9%
2016 63.04 77th 321 76.0%
2017 61.44 85th 324 73.8%
2018 61.56 83rd 326 74.5%
2019 66.90 59th 327 82.0%
2021 74.00 18th 327 94.5%
2022 70.18 46th 325 85.8%
2023 69.88 88th 326 73.0%
2024 70.80 80th 329 75.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hanover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.52 146th 193 24.4%
2024 58.61 81st 198 59.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hanover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.10 216th 320 32.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hanover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.98 67th 320 79.1%
2024 68.73 91st 322 71.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hanover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.95 89th 249 64.3%
2024 50.78 128th 253 49.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hanover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.76 108th 321 66.4%
2024 70.03 86th 322 73.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Hanover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.65 130th 240 45.8%
2024 55.77 113th 249 54.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hanover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.16 169th 232 27.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hanover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.27 104th 315 67.0%
2024 61.79 117th 314 62.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hanover High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 773 76 9 7 6 n/a n/a 1 872
2005 1031 104 13 11 6 n/a n/a 3 1168
2006 1105 101 20 13 3 n/a n/a 10 1252
2007 1177 108 25 14 7 n/a n/a 14 1345
2008 1199 108 32 16 9 n/a n/a 18 1382
2009 1176 104 30 22 9 n/a n/a 17 1358
2010 1132 118 25 23 11 n/a n/a 17 1326
2011 1134 116 23 21 10 0 13 0 1317
2012 1135 130 25 21 8 0 12 0 1331
2013 1078 117 22 23 8 1 16 0 1265
2014 1095 124 25 22 7 1 25 0 1299
2015 1064 105 25 31 5 0 34 0 1264
2016 1103 116 20 30 4 0 39 0 1312
2017 1090 120 32 37 4 0 47 0 1330
2018 1130 125 28 44 4 1 47 0 1379
2019 1136 133 30 53 5 1 47 0 1405
2020 1159 132 35 63 4 1 64 0 1458
2021 1214 117 38 57 5 2 69 0 1502
2022 1183 112 39 57 5 0 68 0 1464
2023 1146 108 32 65 4 0 72 0 1427

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 872 78.0 11.2 6.8
2005 1168 74.0 15.8 n/a
2006 1252 109.0 11.5 n/a
2007 1345 115.8 11.6 n/a
2008 1382 81.9 16.9 0
2009 1358 75.7 17.9 0
2010 1326 76.2 17.3 n/a
2011 1317 79.2 16.6 0
2012 1331 100.6 13.2 n/a
2013 1265 94.4 13.3 n/a
2014 1299 92.1 14.0 0
2015 1264 86.0 14.6 0
2016 1312 87.0 15.0 n/a
2017 1330 93.7 14.1 n/a
2018 1379 91.6 15.0 9.6
2019 1405 92.2 15.2 13.6
2020 1458 92.6 15.7 14.3
2021 1502 61.6 24.3 n/a
2022 1464 86.3 16.9 14.2
2023 1427 95.0 15.0 18.3

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 872 78.0 11.2 6.8
2005 1168 74.0 15.8 n/a
2006 1252 109.0 11.5 n/a
2007 1345 115.8 11.6 n/a
2008 1382 81.9 16.9 0
2009 1358 75.7 17.9 0
2010 1326 76.2 17.3 n/a
2011 1317 79.2 16.6 0
2012 1331 100.6 13.2 n/a
2013 1265 94.4 13.3 n/a
2014 1299 92.1 14.0 0
2015 1264 86.0 14.6 0
2016 1312 87.0 15.0 n/a
2017 1330 93.7 14.1 n/a
2018 1379 91.6 15.0 9.6
2019 1405 92.2 15.2 13.6
2020 1458 92.6 15.7 14.3
2021 1502 61.6 24.3 n/a
2022 1464 86.3 16.9 14.2
2023 1427 95.0 15.0 18.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hanover High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $147 (2.0%) $7,160 (98.0%) $7,307
2020 $93 (1.3%) $7,119 (98.7%) $7,211
2021 $332 (4.2%) $7,491 (95.7%) $7,824

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hanover High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 59th of 327 High schoolsRanks 88th of 326 High schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Hanover High)9080
 10%
   End of Course Writing (Hanover County Public Schools)8561
 24%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Hanover High)8684
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Hanover County Public Schools)8886
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Hanover High)9281
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hanover County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Hanover High)9092
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Hanover County Public Schools)9395
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Hanover High)9289
 3%
   End of Course Chemistry (Hanover County Public Schools)8983
 6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Hanover High)9183
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Hanover County Public Schools)9075
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Hanover High)8869
 19%
   End of Course Earth Science (Hanover County Public Schools)8072
 8%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Hanover High)9092
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8791
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Hanover High)9872
 26%
   End of Course Geography (Hanover County Public Schools)8272
 10%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Hanover High)7878
   End of Course VA and US History (Hanover County Public Schools)7842
 36%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Hanover High)7973
 6%
   End of Course World History I (Hanover County Public Schools)8078
 2%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Hanover High)8775
 12%
   End of Course World History II (Hanover County Public Schools)8169
 12%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14051427
 1.6%
African American133108
 18.8%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian3032
 6.7%
Hispanic5365
 22.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White11361146
 0.9%
Two or More Races4772
 53.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.6%18.3%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hanover High

Hanover High ranks 80th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Hanover High are 80% White, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,427 students attended Hanover High.

Hanover High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kersey Creek Elementary
Elementary : Pole Green Elementary
Elementary : Rural Point Elementary
Middle : Oak Knoll Middle


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

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