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Herbert Hoover High School vs. Capital High School

Should you attend Herbert Hoover High School or Capital High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Herbert Hoover High School
5096 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Capital High School
1500 Greenbrier St
Charleston, WV 25311
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Herbert Hoover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 783 students in grades 9-12, Herbert Hoover 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 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 1,042 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the bottom 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
783 students
1,042 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herbert Hoover High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Capital High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herbert Hoover High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Capital High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herbert Hoover High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Capital High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Capital High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#194 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
#324 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herbert Hoover High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Capital High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert Hoover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capital High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert Hoover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capital High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert Hoover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capital High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in WV)
84%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Herbert Hoover High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Capital High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Herbert Hoover High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Capital High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
255
360
Grade 10 Students
180
276
Grade 11 Students
169
230
Grade 12 Students
179
176

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Capital High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Capital High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Capital High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
97%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Capital High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herbert Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Capital High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.06
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herbert Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Capital High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herbert Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Capital High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herbert Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Capital High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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