Hoover High School
- Public
- DES MOINES, IA
Public School
Hoover High School
- grade COverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- DES MOINES, IA
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 168 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade C
- College Prepgrade B minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Health & Safetygrade C+
- Administrationgrade C
- Sportsgrade C+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Hoover High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
42%
Percent Proficient - Math
39%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
960
7 responses
Average ACT
21
118 responses
AP Enrollment
18%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$66,525
National
$62,843Median Rent
$980
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$167,250
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade 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 responsesPoll
56%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 9 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,030
Free or Reduced Lunch
79%
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 11 responses73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 11 responses64%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 11 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$63,070
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.6%
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responses71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responses62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$13,991 / year
National
$12,23968%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 25 responses4%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 25 responses60%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 25 responsesSimilar Schools
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Hoover High School Reviews
Rating 3.6 out of 5 168 reviews
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It’s alright... pretty average and very low in academics. Great diversity. Teachers don’t expect anything from you really, and a lot of the projects/assignments (or labs if you’re in chem or bio) are super lame and way below high school level. Really nice if you’re a student tho cause it’s easy to graduate lmao. Not the best college prep & counselors are kinda pushy to get you to join AP or honors classes. Oh, and lots of army dudes visit to recruit uneducated, broke high school kids :/
My experience with Hoover High School has been very mixed. Throughout my four years there, I overheard lots of nasty rumor with the students at the school. Although not common, fights occurred from time to time. The classes Hoover had offered me were lacking compared to places such as Central Academy. Hoover doesn't seem to motivate or challenge me hard enough, but when I'm there my life is more relaxed and stress-free. I believe Hoover has some quality points, such as the staff and teachers. My senior year especially, had new staff, who were able to tone the violence down. The counselors and college advisers were able to help me a ton with scheduling and college. If I were to make some changes, it would be to add more classes, such as photography, math, or other courses. I believe a school should emphasize the importance of exploring many career opportunities.
Hoover is an incredibly diverse school, in fact it is the most diverse high school in the state of Iowa. I also feel my teachers have better prepared me for college. Hoover offers counselors and financial aid representatives to help students be both mentally and financially prepared for entering either college, a trade school, or the work force. I've also had many opportunities to talk to my teachers one on one, focusing on where I'd like to take my career path and also how I plan to execute this plan. My teachers have been helpful in motivating me to pursue my interests, and better my talents by seeking opportunities to push me. Aside from the teachers I have gained relationships and friendships with students over the past many years that I won't forget.