Hanover Central High School

Hanover Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10120 W 133rd Ave,  Cedar Lake, IN
Hanover Community School Corporation
3.6
2.8
857 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Tami Kepshire
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
19.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
382:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
69.9%
Hispanic
18.3%
Black
6.2%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Purdue University Northwest 227 Students
Purdue University 217 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 194 Students
Ball State University 130 Students
Indiana State University 112 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 104 Students
Valparaiso University 98 Students
Indiana University - Northwest 78 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 72 Students
Butler University 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 72 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Business 44 Students
Biology 40 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Elementary Education 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students
Accounting 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 138 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/2/2025
I have thoroughly enjoyed and have excelled in my time here at Hanover Central. The administration is very professional, and the buildings and facilities are amazingly new and nice.
4.0 Senior
9/29/2025
As a senior, I think the best part of my experience at Hanover has been the opportunities I've been given. I've been able to do many things, like even work on a certification for cybersecurity/technology, without having to worry about the cost of the test; as the school has offered to cover the cost.
5.0 Alum
5/28/2024
Hanover Central is the most memorable times of my life. I made so many memories that I wont ever forget. Football, track, and hanging out with friends was some of the best parts of Hanover Central. The only bad part I could think of is when I got covid Jr year prom and I couldn't go. Other than that, I wish I could go back and relive the memories I made.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 8 Reviews
1.0 other
5/29/2026
Horrible racist school!! I’m so glad I never have to deal with this ignorant people again
5.0 parent
7/19/2023
We've had two kids go completely through Lincoln Elementary and Hanover Middle School and High School. We currently have a little one that just got done with a couple of years at Lincoln and now she is off to Red Cedars. So far so good. Our boys were honor students and our daughter is turning out to...
2.0 parent
10/16/2017
Our second child had some learning/classroom struggles. Hanover's ineffective response is why I withdrew him. They offer before-school tutoring, but my child (and at least one other friend) went to school early for a while but half the time the teachers for tutoring were not there. One friend (who h...
2.0 parent
1/9/2017
The school overall used to be good. But the introduction of Miss West as the principle has begun to bring the school down slowly. She runs the school the way she envisions it and is arrogant to anyone that things any other way; with the main issue being which classes are prioritized over others. The...

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Hanover Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cedar Lake, IN, in the Cedar Lake neighborhood, and is served by the Hanover Community School Corporation in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 857 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Hanover Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $321,301. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hanover Central Middle School, Jane Ball Elementary School, Red Cedars Elementary, and more. Learn more about what Cedar Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hanover Central High School.

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