Herbert Hoover High School

Herbert Hoover High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
651 Glenwood Rd,  Glendale, CA
Glendale Unified School District
3.7
3.4
1,538 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Earl
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
51.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.8%
State Average
9.9%
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
376:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
64.1%
Hispanic
23.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.6%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#129 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 343 Students
University of California - Irvine 219 Students
University of California - San Diego 200 Students
University of Southern California 198 Students
California State University - Northridge 196 Students
University of California - Berkeley 185 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 161 Students
Glendale Community College - California 154 Students
University of California - Davis 95 Students
San Diego State University 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 107 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Business 81 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Marketing 30 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Economics 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 225 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
3/16/2025
I've lived in Glendale, California my entire life, and all three of the schools I've gone to are on the same street. I chose to go to Hoover because of the early college program they offer, which is something I'm so grateful to have available. Although I think my school struggles with diversity among the overwhelmingly large Armenian population, I think being able to take college classes for free makes any issues worth it.
5.0 Senior
2/27/2025
My experience at Herbert Hoover High School has been nothing but amazing. Besides having great academics Hoover also has good school culture including great teachers, fun school activities, and a lot of opportunities for growth.
3.0 Senior
2/16/2025
When you step into the school, it feels nice and you admire the cleanliness of the school. Something that should change is that there aren't any big consequences for those students who dont have any discipline and sometimes effects others in class.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/24/2024
Hoover High School fosters division and intolerance among ethnic groups by politicizing the campus and punishing students who challenge the status quo. This has been my experience as a parent of a student at the school, and alumni. If you’re child is not Armenian, they are likely going to get treate...
1.0 parent
5/25/2023
If you love your child, please don't send them here or any school in GUSD. There is no accountability from teacher's or staff. The focus is exactly what is being said in current board meetings. Classroom environments are now places that children are encouraged to engage in sexual relations and if yo...
2.0 other
2/1/2022
Sometimes it’s okay, but most of the teachers are not good teachers. I had two out of seven teachers that I actually liked. Most of my teachers I disliked. Some give unreasonable expectations, or progress way too fast. A lot of the work feels like it’s only there to fill time. Homophobia is really b...
5.0 parent
4/15/2021
My son is still in Junior year... They add the early college Academy which prepare students and getting college classes in the high school. Always they keep you update with all great programs they provide. my son is very happy with environment. naturally does not like some of the teachers!! Thank yo...

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Herbert Hoover High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Glendale, CA and is served by the Glendale Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,538 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Herbert Hoover High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $1,399,131. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jewel City Community Day School, Allan F Daily High School, College View, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Herbert Hoover High School.

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