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Herbert Hoover High School vs. Laton High School

Should you attend Herbert Hoover High School or Laton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Herbert Hoover High School
5550 North First St.
Fresno, CA 93710
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Laton High School
6449 Dewoody
Laton, CA 93242
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Laton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,021 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Laton 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,021 students
153 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herbert Hoover High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herbert Hoover High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herbert Hoover High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laton Joint Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7499 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#5196 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herbert Hoover High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert Hoover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laton Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
50-59%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert Hoover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laton Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Laton Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Top 50% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Herbert Hoover High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Laton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Laton Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Herbert Hoover High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laton High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
544
44
Grade 10 Students
570
47
Grade 11 Students
462
37
Grade 12 Students
445
25

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
13%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Laton Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laton Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laton Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laton Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Two or more races
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Laton Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.58
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herbert Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laton Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herbert Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laton Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herbert Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laton Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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