Herbert Hoover High School vs. Capital High School
Should I attend Herbert Hoover High School or Capital High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Herbert Hoover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Herbert Hoover High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 1,163 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
776 students
1,163 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#217 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
249
366
Grade 10 Students
175
278
Grade 11 Students
176
267
Grade 12 Students
176
252
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
n/a
33%
% White
97%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%