Herbert Hoover High School

About Herbert Hoover High School

Herbert Hoover High School is a public high school located in the city of Glendale, California. Founded in 1925, it is the oldest high school in the Glendale Unified School District. The school is named after the 31st president of the United States, Herbert Hoover.
Herbert Hoover High School is a comprehensive high school that offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities. The school offers courses in English, math, science, and social studies, as well as a variety of electives. The school also offers a number of sports teams, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field.
The school is committed to providing students with a safe and secure learning environment. It has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and has a variety of programs to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Herbert Hoover High School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and prepare them for success in college and beyond. The school is committed to providing a quality education and fostering a sense of community among its students and staff.

Address:	651 Glenwood Rd. Glendale, CA 91202
Phone:	(818) 242-6801
Site:	gusd.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,518 students

Overview Herbert Hoover High School

Herbert Hoover High School serves 1,518 students in grades 9-12.
Herbert Hoover High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Herbert Hoover High School

Herbert Hoover High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Herbert Hoover High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.