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Schools in Hanover Township · Hanover Community School Corporation

Hanover Township’s public schools outscore 85% of Indiana districts

On the state math tests, 50% of Hanover Township’s students scored proficient, above the Indiana average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hanover Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.

#108of 592 Indiana townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
51%
▲ 10 pts vs IN 41%
2021–22
Math proficiency
50%
▲ 12 pts vs IN 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 8 pts vs IN 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.5K
▼ 9% vs IN $13.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.4
IN 15.3 · larger classes
Schools in town
9
2,831 students on the public path
In brief

Hanover Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 625 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hanover Township’s, its schools beat 79%, lower than their 85% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 41% and 38% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,481 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 3 the district’s path is Red Cedars Elementary, then Hanover Central Middle School, then Hanover Central High School. Enrollment is up 13% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Crown Point Christian School (private), Illiana Christian High School (private), Protestant Reformed/Heritage Christian Schools (private) and Providence Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Hanover Township’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 85% of Indiana school districts, #108 of 592 Indiana towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Indiana average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Indiana school districts we grade (396)Better than 85%
Lower resultsHigher results
Indiana towns with similar household incomes (625)Better than 79%
Towns in Lake County (11)Better than 36%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,415 test results and a graduating class of 201 could put Hanover Township anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Hanover Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,415 in math, 1,415 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hanover Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–22 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA−
3–5Red Cedars ElementaryHanover Community School CorporationNo scores
6–8Hanover Central Middle SchoolHanover Community School CorporationB
9–12Hanover Central High SchoolHanover Community School CorporationA

Hanover Township’s public schools are run by Hanover Community School Corporation, which also serves Cedar Lake and St. John. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Hanover Community School CorporationGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,831 students, up 13% since 2020–21 · 17.4 per teacher (IN 15.3)
$12,481IN $13,688 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 41.3% · 1415 students tested
Math50%
State average 37.5% · 1415 students tested

Hanover Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Hanover Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Hanover TownshipAHanover Community School Corporation
St. JohnALake Central School Corporation
West CreekATri-Creek School Corporation
CenterACrown Point Community School Corporation
St. John (town)ALake Central School Corporation PK–12 · Hanover Community School Corporation PK–12
Cedar LakeAHanover Community School Corporation PK–12 · Crown Point Community School Corporation PK–12

2 of the 5 neighbors share Hanover Community School Corporation with Hanover Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts. Crete, IL borders Hanover Township but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.

Every school in Hanover Township

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Hanover Townshipby address
Jane Ball Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Cedar Lake
A−
356 students17:1Rate it →
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Cedar Lake
A−
305 students14:1Rate it →
Red Cedars Elementary
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Cedar Lake
666 students21:1Rate it →
Hanover Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cedar Lake
B
647 students16:1Rate it →
Hanover Central High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Cedar Lake
A
857 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Crown Point Christian School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Saint John
Private · Religious
919 students17:1Rate it →
Illiana Christian High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Dyer
Private · Religious
545 students14:1Rate it →
Protestant Reformed/Heritage Christian Schools
Grades K–12 · Dyer
Private · Religious
217 students11:1Rate it →
Providence Christian Academy
Grades PK–10 · Dyer
Private · Religious
58 students8:1Rate it →

1 duplicate private-school records merged.

Questions about Hanover Township’s schools

Are Hanover Township’s schools good?

By Indiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hanover Township children attend outscore 85% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #108 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hanover Township in?

Hanover Community School Corporation, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,831 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Hanover Township kids go to high school?

Hanover Central High School in Cedar Lake, with 857 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Hanover Township’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Hanover Community School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.

How much does Hanover Township spend per student?

$12,481 in Hanover Community School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Hanover Township?

Yes: Crown Point Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 919 students), Illiana Christian High School (religious, grades 9–12, 545 students), Protestant Reformed/Heritage Christian Schools (religious, grades K–12, 217 students) and Providence Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–10, 58 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.