Hanover High School

Hanover High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Hanover, New Hampshire, part of the highly-ranked Dresden School District. This exceptional school has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a current ranking of 2nd out of 86 high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hanover High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 82% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 96% in Reading, and 76% in Science - significantly higher than state and district averages. The school also boasts an impressive four-year graduation rate ranging from 87.6% to 96.9%, well above the state average, and a very low dropout rate of just 1.2% to 3.4%. Notably, Hanover High School excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking among the top in the state for female, male, Asian, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students, as well as for students with special education needs.

Compared to nearby high schools, Hanover High School stands out with its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 to 11.7, lower than Mascoma Valley Regional High School and Lebanon High School. Additionally, Hanover High School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population compared to the surrounding schools. While the nearby Ledyard Charter School struggles, the Hanover-Lebanon area appears to be a hub of educational excellence in New Hampshire.