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Hoover High School vs. Roosevelt High School

Should you attend Hoover High School or Roosevelt 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
Hoover High School
4800 Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Roosevelt High School
4419 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 923 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 23:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,039 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt 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 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
923 students
2,039 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at 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 Roosevelt High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hoover High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roosevelt High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at 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 Roosevelt High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
30:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hoover High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and the state of Iowa, 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 Roosevelt High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1130 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#933 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of 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 Roosevelt High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
54%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa 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 Roosevelt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa 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 Roosevelt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa 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 Roosevelt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
74%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
87%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hoover High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa 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 Roosevelt High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa 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 Hoover High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Roosevelt High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
202
501
Grade 10 Students
247
496
Grade 11 Students
211
524
Grade 12 Students
263
518

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
16%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, 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 Asian at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, 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 Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
33%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, 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 Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
19%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, 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 Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, 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
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, 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 Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.77
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, 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 Roosevelt High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, 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 Roosevelt High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roosevelt High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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