Hoover High School vs. East High School
Should you attend Hoover High School or East High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hoover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
Serving 2,040 students in grades 9-12, East 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 31% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
991 students
2,040 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1187 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Graduation Rate
80%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
258
511
Grade 10 Students
232
519
Grade 11 Students
223
519
Grade 12 Students
278
491
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
7%
% Hispanic
23%
45%
% Black
32%
16%
% White
21%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%