Hoover High School vs. East High School
Should you attend Hoover High School or East 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.
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
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 898 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 41% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,952 students in grades 9-12, East 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 32% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
898 students
1,952 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1130 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1185 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Graduation Rate
74%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
212
461
Grade 10 Students
221
457
Grade 11 Students
234
507
Grade 12 Students
231
527
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
7%
% Hispanic
26%
45%
% Black
37%
17%
% White
17%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%