Top Rankings
Hanover Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,109 students in Hanover Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hanover Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,109 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hanover Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#560 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
588 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
15%
# Black Students
311 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
15%
14%
# White Students
1,096 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
52%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
167
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
157
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
120
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,240 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,707
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,240
$23,119
Best Hanover Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Lee Park Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Grades: 3-4
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Lyndwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK-K
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Saint Marys Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
Grades: 5-6
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 956 students
Rank: n/an/a
561 Main Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Grades: 1-2
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanover Area School District?
Hanover Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,109 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Area School District?
Hanover Area School District is ranked #559 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover Area School District?
52% of Hanover Area School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover Area School District?
Hanover Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hanover Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,240 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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