Hoover High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 8-12 | Hoover City
Hoover High School is located in Hoover, AL and is one of 16 schools in Hoover City School District. It is a public school that serves 1885 students in grades 8-12.
Hoover High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hoover High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hoover High School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hoover High School's students and teachers. more
Hoover High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hoover High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hoover High School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hoover High School's students and teachers. more
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover High Freshman Center 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Riverchase Middle School 2.1 miles |  |
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| Prince Of Peace Catholic School 2.2 miles | n/a | |
| Pelham High School 2.5 miles |  |
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| Cahaba School 2.9 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1885
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Hoover High School had 18% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
65%
Black
24%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
5%
Hoover City District Spending
$10,828Per Pupil
The Hoover City spends $10,828 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hoover City District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Hoover High School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the AHSGE
What is it?
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed starting in grade 10 in the subjects of reading, math, language, science, and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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