Hanover Central High School in Cedar Lake, IN

At a glance

Reported students

857

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana high enrollment

73rd percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

647

Hanover Central High School: 857 reported students.

State peer staffing position

81st percentile

17.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 754
Teachers (FTE): 55
Student–teacher ratio: 13.7:1

What the reported data says about Hanover Central High School

Hanover Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cedar Lake. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hanover Community School Corp. NCES reports 857 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.3%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Hanover Central High School

1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.4%
Students with disabilities: 14.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 17.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White69.9%
Hispanic18.3%
Black6.2%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial3.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Red Cedars Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

666 reported students

Hanover Central Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

647 reported students

Jane Ball Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

356 reported students

Lincoln Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

305 reported students

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Public schools near Hanover Central High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Jane Ball Elementary School Elementary · Hanover Community School Corp	PK–02	356	0.5 mi
Hanover Central Middle School Middle · Hanover Community School Corp	06–08	647	1.5 mi
Crown Point High School High · Crown Point Community School Corp	09–12	3,038	5.2 mi
Lake Central High School High · Lake Central School Corporation	09–12	2,926	6.1 mi
Lowell Senior High School High · Tri-Creek School Corporation	09–12	981	6.9 mi
Beecher High School High · Beecher CUSD 200U	09–12	343	8.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Hanover Central High School

What grades does Hanover Central High School serve?

Hanover Central High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hanover Community School Corp.

How many students attend Hanover Central High School?

Hanover Central High School reported 857 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 754 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Hanover Central High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 857 students and 48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Hanover Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hanover Central High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hanover Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Hanover Central High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

17.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Hanover Central High School in?

Hanover Central High School is part of Hanover Community School Corp, based in Cedar Lake, IN, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hanover Central High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jane Ball Elementary School (0.5 mi), Hanover Central Middle School (1.5 mi), Crown Point High School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.