Hoover High School

1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Hoover High School serves 2,716 students in grades 9-12.
Hoover High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 30% in AL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hoover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Hoover High School's student population of 2,716 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 180 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,716 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
180 teachers
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School Rankings

Hoover High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hoover High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
10%
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Black
27%
32%
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White
52%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Graduation Rate
93%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • This school takes its name from the city, which was named after founder William Hoover and not the former U.S. president.
  • For high schools named after Herbert Hoover, see Herbert Hoover High School.
  • Hoover High School is a public high school in Hoover, Alabama, USA, serving grades 9-12. Formerly known as W. A. Berry High School, it was renamed when it was moved to a new campus. It is currently the one of the two International Baccalaureate schools in the Greater Birmingham Area.
  • Notable alumni: Notable alumni include:
  • Murry Bartow, basketball coach formerly at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
  • Jeff Brantley, former ESPN baseball analyst.
  • Taylor Hicks, 2006 American Idol winner.
  • Chad Jackson, New England Patriots wide reciever.
  • Will Pearson, founder of mental_floss magazine.
  • Heather Whitestone, 1995 Miss America.
  • John Parker Wilson, football player and quarterback at the University of Alabama.
  • Alex Binder, Dwarn "Repete" Smith, Kristin Boyle, and Max Lerner, featured on MTV's Two-A-Days. (Ross Wilson, also featured on the show, is not yet an alumnus — he is the quarterback of the current HHS football team, and is scheduled to graduate at the end of the 2006-07 school year.)
  • Academics: Hoover is home to ten National Merit Semi-Finalists in 2006, one of which made a perfect score on the PSAT.
  • Athletics: Hoover High School plays in the Division 6A of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), and uses the nickname "Buccaneers." In football, it has been nationally ranked by USA Today and has won the state championship in five of the last six years, including the last four in a row, under the direction of head coach Rush Propst. Before the start of the 2006 season, Hoover was ranked #1 in the nation by USA Today and Sports Illustrated, a ranking it maintained until being defeated 28-14 by #6 ranked John Curtis Christian High School of River Ridge, Louisiana on ESPNU High School Showcase September 29.
  • Hoover, the second-largest school in Alabama (by student population), has won over 41 state championships in 19 sports in the last 10 years. Hoover has made an overall appearance in 21 state championship playoffs.
  • The 2005 football team is featured on the MTV show Two-A-Days. Season two for the Two-A-Days show, showcasing the 2006 football team, is currently being filmed at the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hoover High School's ranking?
Hoover High School is ranked #278 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoover High School?
The graduation rate of Hoover High School is 93%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hoover High School?
2,716 students attend Hoover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hoover High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover High School?
Hoover High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Hoover High School offer ?
Hoover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hoover High School part of?
Hoover High School is part of Hoover City School District.

School Reviews

2   9/19/2015
My daughter is a Junior in the special education program. I could not tell you how unhappy and frustrated this pass years have been. Since she started 9th grade it has been a battle trying to get them to include her and every other child in the class. Its more upsetting that they don't understand that every child has the right to learn more academics not just vocational regardless of disability.
- Posted by Parent - ijmm9
5   4/23/2008
My son is now a junior and I couldn't be happier with this school. In fact, the entire Hoover school system. The school gives students a great sense of pride and a desire to be the best that they can be.
- Posted by Parent - coter

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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