Hoover High School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

898 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hoover High School, located in the Merle Hay neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, is a key component of the Des Moines Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and fostering a supportive community environment. It offers a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical programs, and elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Hoover High School places a strong emphasis on student life, boasting a variety of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and academic clubs. The school is particularly noted for its inclusive spirit and its focus on developing well-rounded citizens. As a hub for the local community, it maintains a long-standing tradition of school pride, often highlighted by its active alumni network and its dedication to providing diverse pathways for student success in an ever-evolving educational landscape.

898

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoover High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	229
Black	329
Asian	134
Two or More	48
American Indian	4

Black
329 (36.8%)
Hispanic
229 (25.6%)
White
150 (16.8%)
Asian
134 (15.0%)
Two or More
48 (5.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Phone:	(515)242-7300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	630
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 9 212

Grade 10 221

Grade 11 234

Grade 12 231