Shades Valley High School vs. Hoover High School
Should I attend Shades Valley 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
Shades Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Hoover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,174 students in grades 9-12, Shades Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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
1,174 students
2,716 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
180 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#490 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#278 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Graduation Rate
95%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
332
712
Grade 10 Students
287
670
Grade 11 Students
297
670
Grade 12 Students
258
664
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
18%
9%
% Black
55%
27%
% White
24%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%