Hanover Park High School

63 Mt Pleasant Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 731 students in grades 9-12, Hanover Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hanover Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Hanover Park High School's student population of 731 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
731 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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School Rankings

Hanover Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Park High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#735 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hanover Park High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hanover Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hanover Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hanover Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hanover Park High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
15%
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White
72%
39%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Hanover Park High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hanover Park High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hanover Park High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hanover Park High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hanover Park High School's ranking?
Hanover Park High School is ranked #735 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanover Park High School?
The graduation rate of Hanover Park High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hanover Park High School?
731 students attend Hanover Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hanover Park High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover Park High School?
Hanover Park High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hanover Park High School offer ?
Hanover Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hanover Park High School part of?
Hanover Park High School is part of Hanover Park Regional High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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