Hoover High School vs. North High School
Should I attend Hoover High School or North 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
Hoover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 959 students in grades 9-12, Hoover High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,433 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
959 students
1,433 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1064 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1170 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Graduation Rate
78%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
209
365
Grade 10 Students
242
345
Grade 11 Students
230
330
Grade 12 Students
278
393
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
11%
% Hispanic
24%
33%
% Black
30%
27%
% White
23%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%