According to 2000 federal census data, Hanover Public School District served a resident population of 14,535.

In 2010, the United States Census Bureau reported the District's population had increased to 15,307 people.

[2] According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 66.9% of the District's pupils lived at 185% or below the federal poverty level as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.

The Lincoln Intermediate Unit IU12 provides the District with a wide variety of services like specialized education for disabled students and hearing, speech and visual disability services and professional development for staff and faculty.

Hanover Public School District's students have access to a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.