Herbert Hoover High School vs. South Charleston High School
Should I attend Herbert Hoover High School or South Charleston 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
South Charleston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
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 990 students in grades 9-12, South Charleston 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 45-49% (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 31% 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
990 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#263 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%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
249
343
Grade 10 Students
175
230
Grade 11 Students
176
212
Grade 12 Students
176
205
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
n/a
22%
% White
97%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%