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Hoover High School

4800 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States
+1 (515) 242-7300
4.9
Overall Rating

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Hoover High School Overview

About This School

Hoover High School is a public high in Des Moines, Iowa, serving 898 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 55% in ELA and 42% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 with 43 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $72,552. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 309 students per counselor. The student body is nearly evenly split between male and female students, with 50% identifying as male and 49% identifying as female. The demographic makeup of the school includes 37% Black, 26% Hispanic, 17% White, 15% Asian, and 5% students of two or more races.

898
Total Students
Grade 9-12
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
43 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts55%
Mathematics42%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Polk County
Students per Counselor
309:1

Hoover High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

55%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 50%State Avg: 70%
42%
Mathematics
City Avg: 44%State Avg: 65%
N/A
Science

Class Information

20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 14.4:1
State Avg: 14.5:1
309
Students per Counselor

Hoover High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
43

Average Teacher Salary

$72,552
City Avg: $71,966
State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
Students per Counselor309:1

Hoover High School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.22%
Male
49.33%
Female
Total Enrollment: 898 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White16.7%
Hispanic25.5%
Asian14.92%
Black36.64%
Two or More Races5.35%
Native American0.45%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoover High School

Q: What is Hoover High School?

A: Hoover High School is a high public located in Des Moines.

Q: How many students attend Hoover High School?

A: Hoover High School has approximately 898 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Hoover High School is 20:1.

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Detailed Information about Hoover High School

Hoover High School is a public high in Des Moines, Iowa, serving 898 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 55% in ELA and 42% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 with 43 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $72,552. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 309 students per counselor. The student body is nearly evenly split between male and female students, with 50% identifying as male and 49% identifying as female. The demographic makeup of the school includes 37% Black, 26% Hispanic, 17% White, 15% Asian, and 5% students of two or more races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Hoover High School - Des Moines, IA

Quick Facts about Hoover High School
School NameHoover High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location4800 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, Des Moines, IA
CountyPolk County
Phone+1 (515) 242-7300
Total Students898
Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
Full-Time Teachers43
Rating4.9/10
ELA Proficiency55%
Math Proficiency42%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Hoover High School

What is Hoover High School?

Hoover High School is a high public located in Des Moines.

How many students attend Hoover High School?

Hoover High School has approximately 898 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hoover High School is 20:1.

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