Hanover High School is a high school located in the Mechanicsville census-designated place of unincorporated Hanover County, Virginia, United States. Kristina Reece is the current principal. It is an International Baccalaureate sponsored school.
Serving 1,358 students in grades 9-12, Hanover High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hanover High School's student population of 1,358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Green, Sky Blue
School Rankings
Hanover High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover High School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
7%
22%
White
80%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover High School's ranking?
Hanover High School is ranked #347 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hanover High School often compared to?
Hanover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlee High School, Patrick Henry High School, Mechanicsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanover High School?
The graduation rate of Hanover High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hanover High School?
1,358 students attend Hanover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hanover High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover High School?
Hanover High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hanover High School offer ?
Hanover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanover High School part of?
Hanover High School is part of Hanover County School District.
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