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Hoover High School in Des Moines, Iowa

Hoover High School Detail

(515) 242-7300
4800 Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
Levels: 9-12
District: Des Moines Independent Comm School District


Hoover High School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:51.89% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:33.5% (2008)
Hispanic:10.33% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:3.69% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.59% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:17.2% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:55.25% (2008)

Hoover High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating5
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

Hoover High School Reviews

Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-05-06
“This has been a great school for our children. The staff is wonderful and the administration is the best!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-08-24
“Hoover gets a bad reputation because we don't test very high on ITEDS. Which is stupid to base how good a school is on that. I'm a senior at Hoover this year and i love it. I love how diverse the school is and all the different oppurtunities we get because we're so diverse. Yes, some of the teachers won't go the extra mile, but every school has a couple of teachers like that. For the most part any teacher wil be there any time you need help. Some of them completely go out of their way to make sure that you pass their class and are on track to graduate. Hoover is a great school and everyone has such great school spirit. But i'm sick of having to defend myself and my school everytime i say i go to Hoover, just because it's Hoover.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-08-21
“Diversity is the key to Hoover's contribution to our son's education. He's a gifted student, and gets his opportunity to take college level clases at Hoover and at Central. But, let's face it, the world is more diverse than when it was in high school. He's learning to live and play and work with students of all backgrounds. That experience is a great teacher that won't show up on any SAT score or gov't report. And he gets to participate in anything he chooses.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-07-13
“Hoover is an outstanding school. It changed my life and I am so glad that I was able to go to school there. The teachers always do their best to help the students and make learning fun. I have never seen a school beaming with so much school pride and it is just an amazing atmosphere overall. I loved every minute I spent in that school and am so thankful for all of the wonderful memories. -Adam Haselhuhn Class of 2006”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-04-25
“As a Hoover High School graduate, and pharmacy student, I can say that Hoover definitely prepared me to go out in to the real world. Regardless of the bad rap the school receives, Hoover has an excellent educational program and athletics program that is rivaled by few in the state. When I attended, the school had excellent diversity, and I had friends from all ethnic backgrounds, which is something that not many people can say. The teaching staff is excellent as well. Compared with my first high school (Bettendorf), the teaching staff is as good if not better when it comes to meeting the needs of the students. So to those that think Hoover is a horrible school, you are missing out on a great opportunity.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-04-11
“Hoover always gets a bad reputation because people are ignorant and dont want to learn more about our school. i hate it when people assume things about Hoover. It's a great school! The teachers are great and explain everything well. There are many extra curricular acitivities. Everyone is encouraged to give respect to others, students are even awarded for giving respect. I think before people make assumptions about how bad Hoover is, they should check it out first. Something tells me they would really love it! ~Hoover Freshman~”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-04-03
“Hoover is an awesome school! but we have a bad rap for basically no reason!! the teachers are awesome and usually willing to the extra mile for a student if they need it! the mock trial team even went to state this year! go huskies!”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-11-26
“I am a sophomore at Hoover and I think that it is a great school. We have a lot of good teachers, and the students are great. There are a lot of great opportunities for students here at Hoover, and we love to tell about it. GO HUSKIES!”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2004-10-13
“I have had one student graduate and have another in the 10th grade currently at Hoover. The staff is very attentive to the students needs and our principal does an outstanding job of controling not only Hoover but Meredith Middle School as well. This school continues to get a bad rap, but is anyone aware we have 3 runners up this year in the National Merit Scholorship program? Pretty fantastic I think, shows the dedication of our students and teachers!!! Go Hoover.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2004-05-31
“The school is very un-organized and has very poor teachers. There are also other great teachers, but it seems there are very poor teachers that tend to lecture more than teach. The gym teachers are horrendous, one hasn't even been there for most of the year because of some unknown reason and the other one treats people with no respect. It is an average school.”
This review was posted by a student.




     




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