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Hoover High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4800 Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
78%
Niche Grade
C
C
B
C+
C-
C
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
520
Verbal
580
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
24.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
37.4%
Science
38.1%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
365:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
48.3%
Black
31.5%
Hispanic
23.2%
White
20.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.4%
Two or more races
6.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University
245 Students
University of Iowa
172 Students
Des Moines Area Community College
106 Students
Drake University
104 Students
Grand View University
99 Students
University of Northern Iowa
85 Students
Simpson College
60 Students
Central College
35 Students
Northwest Missouri State University
22 Students
Wartburg College
20 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
43 Students
Business
39 Students
Psychology
31 Students
Biology
18 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
17 Students
Graphic Design
16 Students
Accounting
15 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities
15 Students
Engineering
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/6/2023
Hoover is a decent High school with a very diverse community. However, there are several AP classes that are unavailable to students at Hoover and they have minimum programs to join.
4/19/2023
Hoover High School is very diverse. The teachers and staff are all great and if you enjoy sports you definitely have a variety to choose from.
1/20/2023
It's a very diverse and welcoming community that is in touch with other schools. At hoover many students share each others culture and educate others on their experiences in life. The teachers are often very nice and welcoming and work to benefit the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/25/2024
Great school, and great support for students
3/25/2024
Hoover is working hard to include support from the community to help their students feel a sense of belonging. The principal works hard with the staff to help students know they are valued. For example community members were encouraged to come in and write notes to students to encourage them on thei...
9/13/2023
very welcoming enjoinment, I feel excepted there. I like the sports and activity's
12/29/2019
It's a bit sad to see this high school change since I graduated in 1980. It used to be the top school, well, second maybe; had one of the best Jazz Bands, and a great swim and football team. Most of us went on to college and the school had a really good reputation. Demographics have surely changed,...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Meredith
List Price Range
$193K - $446K
Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$281,422
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
43%
Household Income
$82,098
% of College Grads
28.4%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,462 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$800 - $1,200 per month
- Legacy Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 4530 Lower Beaver Rd
- Des Moines, IA
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$855 - $1,065 per month
- The Grove at Hickman
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 575+ Sq Ft
- 2400 Hickman Rd
- Des Moines, IA
Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Westchester Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Ashby Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Woodlawn Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Ray Schleihs Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Sycamore Wildlife Area
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
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