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Hoover High School

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 160 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      C
    4. College Prep
      B-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      C+
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Hoover High School is a public school located in Des Moines, IA. It has 1,063 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 56% of students are at least proficient in math and 55% in reading.
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    (515) 242-7300
    4800 Aurora Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50310
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    Hoover High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    55%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    56%
    Average Graduation Rate
    86%
    Average SAT
    1100
    7 responses
    Average ACT
    21
    94 responses
    AP Enrollment
    25%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      A-
    Median Household Income
    $65,296
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $679
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $158,323
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    56%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
    Poll
    56%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 29 responses
    Report
    • Dressing up for homecoming week
      24%
    • Class spirit stick challenges
      21%
    • Beating roosevelt
      17%
    • Prom
      17%
    • Homecoming pep assembly
      14%
    • Cheering at football games
      3%
    • Homecoming car rally
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,063
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    75%
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $58,186
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    15%
    57%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.21 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.21 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.21 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,757/ year
    National
    $12,239
    68%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.25 responses
    4%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.25 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.25 responses
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    I enjoy the diversity and wide range of people at hoover. The classes can be at boring, and I find that not everyone shares an enthusiasm for learning. Many times teachers must waste time ensuring student engagement and cannot provide engaging and challenging education. The band program is great, though like many other aspects of the school (it is a public school) it lacks the funding that could help the program excel. Class sizes and lack of funding also contribute to the inability of the school to provide the challenging level of classes some students would like. Though STEM centers, and the IB program, are a strength of the school.
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    To be honest, I blame myself for not taking advantage of all the opportunities that come with high school, which is why I'm only giving it 3 stars, but in general I liked how diverse the school was, but this despite it being diverse everyone sort of stayed with their own respective group. While diversity is huge, showing it and encouraging it are two different things. Through the limited programs that I did participate I came to be aware that Hoover does not promote their clubs very well leading to a shortage of members. As mentioned before Hoover has a variety of kids there is absolutely no reason for clubs to be short on members.
    I really love my experiences I have gotten at Hoover. It truly is a great place to spend your high school. The teachers and administration try very hard and do extremely well with what they have. I have rarely seen any type of bullying go on at Hoover and most people get along. Students come from all over the world, as Hoover is the most diverse school in Iowa, so there is a lot to learn from peers about different world views and experiences. The education is not top tier but Hoover is a part of Central Campus and Academy in downtown Des Moines so there are still a lot of opportunities to further your academics and trade experience.