Hanover High School

41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755

hhs.hanovernorwichschools.org

674 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hanover High School, located in Hanover, New Hampshire, serves as a public secondary institution for students in the Hanover and Norwich, Vermont, area. It is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence and its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. As a centerpiece of the Dresden School District, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, civic responsibility, and personal growth among its diverse student body.

In addition to its challenging classroom offerings, Hanover High School provides an expansive array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school’s proximity to Dartmouth College allows for unique collaborative partnerships and enrichment opportunities, further distinguishing it as a prominent educational institution in the Upper Valley. By balancing high academic standards with a supportive social climate, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and meaningful participation in their communities.

674

Total Students

63.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanover High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	534
Hispanic	31
Black	7
Asian	50
Two or More	52

White
534 (79.2%)
Two or More
52 (7.7%)
Asian
50 (7.4%)
Hispanic
31 (4.6%)
Black
7 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dresden School District
Phone:	(603)643-3431
Website:	http://hhs.hanovernorwichschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 172

Grade 10 179

Grade 11 162

Grade 12 161