Hoover High School

4800 Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 991 students in grades 9-12, Hoover High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hoover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Hoover High School's student population of 991 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
991 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Hoover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoover High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1113 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hoover High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hoover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hoover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hoover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
18%
2%
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Hispanic
23%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hoover High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
7%
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White
21%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hoover High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Hoover High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hoover High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hoover High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hoover High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hoover High School's ranking?
Hoover High School is ranked #1113 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hoover High School often compared to?
Hoover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School, East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoover High School?
The graduation rate of Hoover High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hoover High School?
991 students attend Hoover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Hoover High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover High School?
Hoover High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hoover High School offer ?
Hoover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hoover High School part of?
Hoover High School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Hoover High School located?
Hoover High School is located in the Meredith neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Meredith.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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