Serving 2,040 students in grades 9-12, Herbert Hoover High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,040 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Herbert Hoover High serves the northeast part of Fresno, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 13.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herbert Hoover High School's student population of 2,040 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,040 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Herbert Hoover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert Hoover High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7197 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herbert Hoover High School's ranking?
Herbert Hoover High School is ranked #7197 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Herbert Hoover High School often compared to?
Herbert Hoover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsburg High School, Laton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Herbert Hoover High School?
The graduation rate of Herbert Hoover High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Herbert Hoover High School?
2,040 students attend Herbert Hoover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Herbert Hoover High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herbert Hoover High School?
Herbert Hoover High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Herbert Hoover High School offer ?
Herbert Hoover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Herbert Hoover High School part of?
Herbert Hoover High School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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