Hanover County Public Schools
- ASHLAND, VA
School District
Hanover County Public Schools
- ASHLAND, VA
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 71 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
81%
Percent Proficient - Math
79%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1180
1,531 responses
Average ACT
26
237 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
16,863
Free or Reduced Lunch
12.3%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$98,518
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.3%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$11,669 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$96,911
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,260
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$304,700
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$244,900Hanover County Public Schools Reviews
Rating 3.8 out of 5 71 reviews
Best experience was elementary school reading programs: One School, One Book and Reading Olympics. These programs helped my kids get excited about reading and introduced them to topics and genres they would not have chosen on their own.
Worst experience: the health specialty program at Hanover High school was a total waste of time! My child was required to move away from life long friends to a new high school for a 4 year commitment, then junior year they said they didn't have room for the chosen track which was selected as an 8th grader and never changed. They had 2.5 years to prepare for the spot, my child made a commitment, took the prepatory classes, then they defrauded and victimized my straight A student. Hated the new high school and this experience was for NOTHING. The only program worth going there for is the ACA, 2 year associate program. Wish we had known!
Worst experience: the health specialty program at Hanover High school was a total waste of time! My child was required to move away from life long friends to a new high school for a 4 year commitment, then junior year they said they didn't have room for the chosen track which was selected as an 8th grader and never changed. They had 2.5 years to prepare for the spot, my child made a commitment, took the prepatory classes, then they defrauded and victimized my straight A student. Hated the new high school and this experience was for NOTHING. The only program worth going there for is the ACA, 2 year associate program. Wish we had known!
As a former student at Mechanicsville High School I can say that my experience was not very good. Some teachers were very burnt out due to poor treatment from admin and students. Administration clearly had favorite students and allowed them to get away with things when even the best of kids weren't allowed any leniency. There is a problem with bullying in the school and cliques. If you are not accepted by one in the very beginning you will be treated like an outcast through the rest of the four years. I did have a few teachers such as my senior English, freshman science teacher, and senior history teacher who helped me get through the years and they taught me many valuable lessons. I would like to see better treatment of students and teachers within these schools. Although I will say the education is very good as long as the teacher is willing. Administration seems to be the biggest issue whereas they make up rules that shouldn't matter and let the more important things slide.
The greatest thing I like about Hanover county public schools is that they value education. They have great quality teachers and resources that really benefit the students. Most, if not all, my teachers were willing to come before school or stay after class to help me certain topics I struggled with. The teachers always hold us accountable, which helps us students achieve our full potential. One thing I think HCPS can improve on is their inclusiveness and diversity. Their schools are not very diverse in terms of race, and have also voted against gender neutral bathrooms which provide a safe atmosphere for trans-students.