At a glance
Reported students
898
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
380
Hoover High School: 898 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
20.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 959
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.79
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
What the reported data says about Hoover High School
Hoover High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Des Moines. It is one of 59 current school records connected to Des Moines Independent Comm School District. NCES reports 898 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (36.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.5%). English learners represent 26.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hoover High School
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.69 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.7%
- Hispanic25.5%
- Black36.6%
- Asian14.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Virtual Campus
High · Grades 09–12
380 reported students
North High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,428 reported students
East High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,952 reported students
Roosevelt High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,051 reported students
Lincoln High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,364 reported students
Weeks Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
688 reported students
Public schools near Hoover High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale High School High · Urbandale Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,301 | 1.6 mi |
| Roosevelt High School High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 09–12 | 2,051 | 3 mi |
| North High School High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,428 | 3.4 mi |
| Great Oaks DSM High · Charter · Great Oaks Des Moines | 09–12 | 72 | 3.4 mi |
| Walnut Creek Campus High · West Des Moines Comm School District | 09–12 | 152 | 3.8 mi |
| Virtual Campus High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 09–12 | 380 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hoover High School
What grades does Hoover High School serve?
Hoover High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
How many students attend Hoover High School?
Hoover High School reported 898 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 959 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hoover High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 898 students and 43.69 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hoover High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hoover High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Des Moines Independent Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hoover High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hoover High School in?
Hoover High School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District, based in Des Moines, IA, which operates 59 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hoover High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Urbandale High School (1.6 mi), Roosevelt High School (3 mi), North High School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.