Minor High School vs. Hoover High School
Should I attend Minor High School or Hoover 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
Minor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hoover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 949 students in grades 9-12, Minor High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 2,716 students in grades 9-12, Hoover High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
949 students
2,716 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
180 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1270 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#278 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Graduation Rate
94%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
247
712
Grade 10 Students
238
670
Grade 11 Students
221
670
Grade 12 Students
243
664
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
83%
27%
% White
8%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%