Herbert Hoover High School

651 Glenwood Rd.
Glendale, CA 91202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Herbert Hoover High School serves 1,518 students in grades 9-12.
Herbert Hoover High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Herbert Hoover High School's student population of 1,518 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,518 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Herbert Hoover High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Herbert Hoover High School is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1757 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
25%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
61%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.56
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Graduation Rate
93%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #1757 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Burbank High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Herbert Hoover High School?
The graduation rate of Herbert Hoover High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Herbert Hoover High School?
1,518 students attend Herbert Hoover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Herbert Hoover High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbert Hoover High School?
Herbert Hoover High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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 Glendale Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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