Hoover High School

Hoover High School

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

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
B
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
3.39
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
510
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
24.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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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%

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 233 Students
University of Iowa 165 Students
Drake University 100 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 99 Students
Grand View University 92 Students
University of Northern Iowa 78 Students
Simpson College 58 Students
Central College 33 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 22 Students
Wartburg College 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 47 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Biology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Accounting 15 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 15 Students
Graphic Design 14 Students
Engineering 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 154 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/2/2024
My time during my learning experience has been great from the students to the teachers and staff. The counselors are really helpful towards students. Teachers are really resourceful and gives many updates to students. The worst has been the little things such as sports and club availability. I would like to see more varieties in clubs and sports.
2.0 Senior
4/2/2022
I used to love Hoover until I no longer felt the support i used to from the staff and administration.
4.0 Senior
2/21/2022
I like that Hoover High School is very diverse. Over twenty foreign languages are spoken by students at Hoover. I like that the school is big enough to have multiple activities, but not so big that everyone can participate if they want to.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 7 Reviews
5.0 other
3/25/2024
Great school, and great support for students
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...
5.0 student
9/13/2023
very welcoming enjoinment, I feel excepted there. I like the sports and activity's
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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Hoover High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 959 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Hoover High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $288,326. Discover additional schools in the area, like Urbandale High School, Roosevelt High School, Ruby Van Meter, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hoover High School.

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