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Enrollment
857
High
DISTRICT 566 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HANOVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP·NCES 180435000753
Hanover Central High School
10120 W 133rd St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 · (219) 374-3800 · Lake County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL857 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
17%
147 students
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 220 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 233 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 210 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 194 | 23% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Hanover Community School Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hanover Central High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Central High School this school | 857 | 17.2% | N/A |
| Leo Junior/Senior High School Leo | 1,328 | 18.8% | 52.4% |
| Columbia City High School Columbia City | 1,202 | 21.9% | N/A |
| Lowell Senior High School Lowell | 981 | 26.8% | N/A |
| Morgan Township Middle/High School Valparaiso | 440 | 12.3% | 53.9% |
| Chesterton Senior High School Chesterton | 1,937 | 24.3% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hanover Central High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 857 | #117 of 392 | #13 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.9:1 | #292 of 359 | #7 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.2% | #107 of 360 | #14 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 17.2% | #357 of 373 | #19 of 21 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +20.0% | #26 of 133 | #4 of 9 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
857
+109 (+15%) vs 2020
+24% since 1990-91, when it was 690
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
was 16.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 857 | 48 | 17.9:1 | 17% (147) |
| 2023-24 | 817 | 49 | 16.7:1 | 17% (139) |
| 2022-23 | 782 | 41.3 | 18.9:1 | 21% (168) |
| 2020-21 | 748 | 46 | 16.3:1 | 17% (130) |
| 2017-18 | 714 | 36 | 19.8:1 | 23% (167) |
| 2015-16 | 700 | 34 | 20.6:1 | 22% (152) |
| 2010-11 | 580 | 28 | 20.7:1 | 23% (133) |
| 2000-01 | 755 | 36 | 21.0:1 | 13% (98) |
| 1990-91 | 690 | 37 | 18.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hanover Central High School.
About Hanover Central High School
Hanover Central High School is a medium-sized high school in Cedar Lake, Indiana, under Hanover Community School Corp. Its 857 students are spread across grades 9 through 12.
The district for Hanover Central High School is Hanover Community School Corp, with 5 schools and 2,831 students.
By race and ethnicity, Hanover Central High School is 70% White. After that, the student body is 18% Hispanic, 6% Black, and 4% multiracial. Census figures show Lake County is about 55% White. The chance that two students picked at random at Hanover Central High School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 47%.
Federal staffing data show 48 full-time-equivalent teachers at Hanover Central High School and a ratio of 17.9:1. That ratio is over the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 17% of students. The rate at public schools in Lake County averages 47%, higher than here.
County data help place the school in context: in Lake County, median household income is about $71,493, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 11%. The public schools of Lake County number 121 and enroll about 74,661.
Jane Ball Elementary School is located about 0.5 miles from Hanover Central High School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Federal data place Hanover Central High School in the Suburb: Large locale, which means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count grew from 748 to 857. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 17.9:1, from 16.3:1.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
500,379
Census ACS
Median income
$71,493
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
121
74,661 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hanover Community School Corp
- Red Cedars ElementaryElementary · 666 students
- Hanover Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 647 students
- Jane Ball Elementary SchoolElementary · 356 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 305 students
Other schools in Cedar Lake
- Red Cedars ElementaryElementary · 666 students
- Hanover Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 647 students
- Douglas MacArthur Elem SchoolElementary · 466 students
- Jane Ball Elementary SchoolElementary · 356 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 305 students
Nearby schools
- Jane Ball Elementary School0.5 mi · 356
- Hanover Central Middle School1.5 mi · 647
- Red Cedars Elementary1.7 mi · 666
- Douglas MacArthur Elem School2.1 mi · 466
- Lincoln Elementary School3.2 mi · 305
- Lake Street Elementary School4.8 mi · 559
Frequently asked questions
About Hanover Central High SchoolHow large is Hanover Central High School?
Hanover Central High School enrolls approximately 857 students in grades 09-12.
Is Hanover Central High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hanover Central High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Central High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hanover Central High School is approximately 17.9:1 (48 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Hanover Central High School?
Hanover Central High School reports a student body of 70% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Hanover Central High School?
Hanover Central High School is overseen by Hanover Community School Corp in Lake County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.