Hoover High School

Hoover High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4800 Aurora Ave,  Des Moines, IA
Meredith Neighborhood
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3.6
3.4
959 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
520
Verbal
580
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
24.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
2
Equity
1
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
37.4%
Science
38.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
365:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.3%
Black
31.5%
Hispanic
23.2%
White
20.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.4%
Two or more races
6.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#1 Most Diverse Public HS in Iowa
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 245 Students
University of Iowa 172 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 106 Students
Drake University 104 Students
Grand View University 99 Students
University of Northern Iowa 85 Students
Simpson College 60 Students
Central College 35 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 22 Students
Wartburg College 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 43 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Biology 18 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Graphic Design 16 Students
Accounting 15 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 15 Students
Engineering 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 153 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
5/6/2023
Hoover is a decent High school with a very diverse community. However, there are several AP classes that are unavailable to students at Hoover and they have minimum programs to join.
4.0 Parent
4/19/2023
Hoover High School is very diverse. The teachers and staff are all great and if you enjoy sports you definitely have a variety to choose from.
4.0 Junior
1/20/2023
It's a very diverse and welcoming community that is in touch with other schools. At hoover many students share each others culture and educate others on their experiences in life. The teachers are often very nice and welcoming and work to benefit the students.
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3.4 7 Reviews
5.0 other
3/25/2024
Great school, and great support for students
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5.0 other
3/25/2024
Hoover is working hard to include support from the community to help their students feel a sense of belonging. The principal works hard with the staff to help students know they are valued. For example community members were encouraged to come in and write notes to students to encourage them on thei...
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5.0 student
9/13/2023
very welcoming enjoinment, I feel excepted there. I like the sports and activity's
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3.0 parent
12/29/2019
It's a bit sad to see this high school change since I graduated in 1980. It used to be the top school, well, second maybe; had one of the best Jazz Bands, and a great swim and football team. Most of us went on to college and the school had a really good reputation. Demographics have surely changed,...
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