Herbert Hoover High

go.fresnou.org/hoover

2,040 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Herbert Hoover High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in Fresno, California, serving students within the Fresno Unified School District. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to academic development and student engagement, offering a variety of rigorous coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) programs, to help prepare students for post-secondary success. The school fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, emphasizing the importance of community, personal growth, and academic achievement for its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Herbert Hoover High provides a robust extracurricular program designed to cater to a wide range of student interests. Students are encouraged to participate in various athletic teams, student government, performing arts, and specialized clubs, which play a significant role in developing school spirit and leadership skills. By balancing academic requirements with opportunities for social and creative exploration, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of college and the workforce.

2,040

Total Students

108.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herbert Hoover High
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	1,292
Black	204
Asian	267
Two or More	59
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
1,292 (63.6%)
Asian
267 (13.1%)
Black
204 (10.0%)
White
183 (9.0%)
Two or More
59 (2.9%)
American Indian
18 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)451-4000
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/hoover
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,040
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	427

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 577

Grade 10 522

Grade 11 529

Grade 12 412