Hanover Area JSHS

1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Hanover Township, PA 18706

977 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Hanover Area Junior-Senior High School, located on Sans Souci Parkway in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Hanover Area School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum, elective opportunities, and career-readiness programs. The facility is centrally located to support the surrounding Luzerne County community, acting as a focal point for both academic instruction and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its classroom offerings, the school maintains a strong emphasis on student development through various athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities. As a Junior-Senior High School, it facilitates a unique transition for students, allowing for continuity in educational culture as they progress from middle school through their final high school years. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth while meeting the diverse needs of its student body.

977

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanover Area JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	519
Hispanic	272
Black	136
Asian	2
Two or More	48

White
519 (53.1%)
Hispanic
272 (27.8%)
Black
136 (13.9%)
Two or More
48 (4.9%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanover Area SD
Phone:	(570)831-2300
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	977
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 7 178

Grade 8 174

Grade 9 174

Grade 10 157

Grade 11 152

Grade 12 142