Hoover High School, IA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
4800 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7300
How Hoover High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score70
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Hoover High School
1,074Students
100%Low-Income Students
54Teachers
20 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 24% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 25% | 22% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 18% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 29% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 26% | 80% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% | 9% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 6% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Hoover High School
57%Math Proficiency
51%Reading Proficiency
54%Average Proficiency
97%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 76% | 50% |
| Male | 52% | 74% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 54% | 78% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 54% | 59% | 59% |
| Black | 20% | 47% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 78% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 57% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 24% | 40% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 50% | 64% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 30% | 40% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Hoover High School
82%Overall Rate
82%Low-Income
72%Limited English
74%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 84% | 68% | 69% |
| Black | 72% | 67% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 86% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 62% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near Hoover High School, IA
Holy Trinity
1 miles, SE
St Pius X School
1 miles, W
Mt Olive Lutheran School
2 miles, S
St Theresa Catholic School
3 miles, S