Hoover High

Summary:

Hoover High is a public high school located in San Diego, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,265 students. The school faces significant academic and social-emotional challenges, as evidenced by its lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher dropout and chronic absenteeism rates compared to the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California.

Hoover High's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 41.58% of Hoover High's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 59.92% for the San Diego Unified School District and 55.73% for California. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate for Hoover High's 11th-grade students was just 8.03%, compared to 32.15% for the district and 27.9% for the state. The school's performance on the California Science Test (CAST) is also significantly lower than the district and state averages. Hoover High's four-year graduation rate has been relatively stable, ranging from 82.4% to 86.0% over the past five years, but this is still lower than the district and state averages. The school's dropout rate has been increasing, from 5.4% in 2019-2020 to 9.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Hoover High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students performing particularly poorly. The school's academic and social-emotional challenges are likely exacerbated by its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, such as Henry High and Garfield High, which have higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower dropout and chronic absenteeism rates, Hoover High's performance is generally lower. However, the school does perform better than some other nearby schools, such as Gompers Preparatory Academy and City Heights Preparatory Charter, which have even lower academic performance and higher rates of chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4474 El Cajon Blvd.
       San Diego, CA  92115-4312


(619) 344-4500

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1393rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,838 Help


Feeder schools for Hoover High:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary
    Central Elementary
    Cherokee Point Elementary
    Edison Elementary
    More...
Middle:    Clark Middle
    Wilson Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  2,265

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.5%
Asian:
11.6%
African American:
7.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.6% Help


 See top rated California high schools

 Compare Hoover High to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Hoover High ranks worse than 60% of high schools in California. It also ranks 21st among 24 ranked high schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.23. (See more...)
Help
The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hoover High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.5%), Asian (11.6%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hoover High is 22.9. 12 high schools in the San Diego Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Hoover High employs 98.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hoover High is $7,838. 18 high schools in the San Diego Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hoover High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoover High 1393rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Hoover High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Homeless students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:


San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 604th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Hoover High?

Rank History for Hoover High

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.23 1306th 1653 21.0%
2005 25.89 1174th 1901 38.2%
2006 22.30 1323rd 1968 32.8%
2007 21.84 1422nd 2063 31.1%
2008 25.14 1316th 2117 37.8%
2009 27.35 1516th 2238 32.3%
2010 26.37 1382nd 2281 39.4%
2011 31.63 1265th 2367 46.6%
2012 27.07 1389th 2354 41.0%
2013 27.58 1395th 2426 42.5%
2015 40.48 1162nd 1994 41.7%
2016 35.20 1273rd 2039 37.6%
2017 44.95 1129th 2021 44.1%
2018 45.69 1105th 2017 45.2%
2019 33.92 1362nd 2133 36.1%
2022 33.56 1341st 2123 36.8%
2023 33.73 1312th 2348 44.1%
2024 31.23 1393rd 2323 40.0%
See the entire list of California High School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.08 449th 938 52.1%
2019 41.95 418th 941 55.6%
2022 46.44 379th 1044 63.7%
2023 25.29 1026th 1323 22.4%
2024 31.56 774th 1350 42.7%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.94 1103rd 1547 28.7%
2024 31.82 920th 1534 40.0%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.54 820th 1862 56.0%
2019 40.52 1154th 1937 40.4%
2022 40.83 1103rd 1943 43.2%
2023 43.93 1035th 2247 53.9%
2024 38.91 1169th 2235 47.7%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.14 137th 290 52.8%
2023 52.86 155th 417 62.8%
2024 39.61 279th 451 38.1%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Homeless Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.91 1117th 1760 36.5%
2019 31.85 1242nd 1833 32.2%
2022 30.35 1264th 1858 32.0%
2023 29.53 1348th 2118 36.4%
2024 28.64 1385th 2098 34.0%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.94 553rd 1052 47.4%
2019 34.88 644th 1117 42.3%
2022 53.03 355th 1161 69.4%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.98 989th 1834 46.1%
2019 31.46 1252nd 1880 33.4%
2022 33.16 1218th 1916 36.4%
2023 35.73 1172nd 2207 46.9%
2024 31.58 1277th 2172 41.2%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.96 433rd 581 25.5%
2019 11.94 519th 582 10.8%
2022 10.94 518th 581 10.8%
2023 36.24 496th 731 32.1%
2024 16.86 589th 712 17.3%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.56 226th 582 61.2%
2019 34.50 372nd 592 37.2%
2022 21.10 435th 522 16.7%
2023 47.69 317th 720 56.0%
2024 28.48 526th 721 27.0%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.53 981st 1742 43.7%
2019 40.15 1092nd 1814 39.8%
2022 37.05 1155th 1861 37.9%
2023 32.93 1306th 2142 39.0%
2024 31.31 1346th 2125 36.7%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Hoover High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.18 1295th 1434 9.7%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Hoover High Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: California Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Hoover High.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Hoover High, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Hoover High

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 521 357 641 406 6 n/a n/a 0 1931
1989 392 353 663 430 6 n/a n/a 0 1844
1990 355 332 672 532 9 n/a n/a 0 1900
1991 325 351 673 675 8 n/a n/a 0 2032
1992 280 321 676 725 11 n/a n/a 0 2013
1993 219 371 640 722 8 n/a n/a 0 1960
1994 185 370 593 779 7 n/a n/a 0 1934
1995 121 341 411 875 3 n/a n/a 0 1751
1996 121 341 411 875 3 n/a n/a 0 1751
1997 105 417 409 966 4 n/a n/a 0 1901
1998 102 416 402 987 6 n/a n/a 0 1913
1999 84 390 396 1024 5 n/a n/a 0 1899
2000 114 400 391 1051 4 n/a n/a 0 1960
2001 120 426 354 1193 6 n/a n/a 0 2099
2002 110 379 339 1375 8 n/a n/a 0 2211
2003 110 379 339 1375 8 n/a n/a 0 2211
2004 103 314 334 1404 5 n/a n/a 0 2160
2005 96 344 327 1412 3 n/a n/a 0 2182
2006 76 339 327 1528 2 n/a n/a 0 2272
2007 70 349 287 1513 3 n/a n/a 1 2223
2008 65 316 272 1467 3 n/a n/a 0 2123
2009 57 292 268 1443 4 10 0 0 2074
2010 62 267 274 1544 3 8 5 0 2163
2011 47 232 289 1473 6 5 12 0 2064
2012 42 217 296 1434 4 6 22 0 2021
2013 34 225 286 1411 3 7 29 0 1995
2014 37 219 295 1413 5 8 31 0 2008
2015 42 206 299 1421 5 11 35 0 2019
2016 23 202 287 1452 6 8 50 0 2028
2017 21 214 270 1560 6 10 54 0 2135
2018 19 197 270 1637 5 4 55 0 2187
2019 20 188 261 1634 1 4 59 0 2167
2020 29 158 262 1671 1 2 56 0 2179
2021 31 164 257 1643 1 2 48 1 2147
2022 41 159 271 1812 1 1 41 0 2326
2023 39 165 263 1756 1 2 38 1 2265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hoover High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1931 81.3 23.7 n/a
1989 1844 72.8 25.3 n/a
1990 1900 77.8 24.4 n/a
1991 2032 78.6 25.8 n/a
1992 2013 79.9 25.1 55
1993 1960 72.2 27.1 54.2
1994 1934 73.5 26.3 81.1
1995 1751 61.0 28.7 91.6
1996 1751 61.0 28.7 91.6
1997 1901 67.8 28.0 94.1
1998 1913 76.2 25.1 59.6
1999 1899 82.4 23.0 74.7
2000 1960 92.5 21.2 95.7
2001 2099 92.3 22.7 21.9
2002 2211 96.5 22.9 65.3
2003 2211 96.5 22.9 65.3
2004 2160 105.9 20.4 58.7
2005 2182 104.2 20.9 58.8
2006 2272 101.5 22.4 96.7
2007 2223 106.6 20.9 97
2008 2123 117.2 18.1 97.8
2009 2074 101.6 17.8 96
2010 2163 100.9 21.4 96.3
2011 2064 n/a n/a 97
2012 2021 101.8 19.8 n/a
2013 1995 99.9 19.9 99.8
2014 2008 93.2 21.5 75.7
2015 2019 97.0 20.8 94.4
2016 2028 83.0 24.4 90.4
2017 2135 84.5 25.2 90.5
2018 2187 91.2 23.9 88.5
2019 2167 91.6 23.6 90.1
2020 2179 n/a n/a 89
2021 2147 87.3 24.5 72.9
2022 2326 89.4 26.0 83.3
2023 2265 98.8 22.9 80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hoover High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1931 81.3 23.7 n/a
1989 1844 72.8 25.3 n/a
1990 1900 77.8 24.4 n/a
1991 2032 78.6 25.8 n/a
1992 2013 79.9 25.1 55
1993 1960 72.2 27.1 54.2
1994 1934 73.5 26.3 81.1
1995 1751 61.0 28.7 91.6
1996 1751 61.0 28.7 91.6
1997 1901 67.8 28.0 94.1
1998 1913 76.2 25.1 59.6
1999 1899 82.4 23.0 74.7
2000 1960 92.5 21.2 95.7
2001 2099 92.3 22.7 21.9
2002 2211 96.5 22.9 65.3
2003 2211 96.5 22.9 65.3
2004 2160 105.9 20.4 58.7
2005 2182 104.2 20.9 58.8
2006 2272 101.5 22.4 96.7
2007 2223 106.6 20.9 97
2008 2123 117.2 18.1 97.8
2009 2074 101.6 17.8 96
2010 2163 100.9 21.4 96.3
2011 2064 n/a n/a 97
2012 2021 101.8 19.8 n/a
2013 1995 99.9 19.9 99.8
2014 2008 93.2 21.5 75.7
2015 2019 97.0 20.8 94.4
2016 2028 83.0 24.4 90.4
2017 2135 84.5 25.2 90.5
2018 2187 91.2 23.9 88.5
2019 2167 91.6 23.6 90.1
2020 2179 n/a n/a 89
2021 2147 87.3 24.5 72.9
2022 2326 89.4 26.0 83.3
2023 2265 98.8 22.9 80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hoover High

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,838

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hoover High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1362nd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1312th of 2348 High schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hoover High)51.737.8
 13.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)60.560.6
 0.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hoover High)1814.7
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)35.732.2
 3.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Hoover High)13.219.8
 6.6%
   11th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)35.940.7
 4.8%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Hoover High)8.10
 8.1%
   12th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)27.728.7
 1%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21672265
 4.5%
African American188165
 12.2%
American Indian11
Asian261263
 0.8%
Hispanic16341756
 7.5%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White2039
 95%
Two or More Races5938
 35.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.1%80.6%
 9.6%


Schools Near Hoover High









Frequently Asked Questions about Hoover High

Hoover High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adams Elementary
Elementary : Central Elementary
Elementary : Cherokee Point Elementary
Elementary : Edison Elementary
Elementary : Euclid Elementary
Elementary : Franklin Elementary
Elementary : Hamilton Elementary
Elementary : Joyner Elementary
Elementary : Normal Heights Elementary
Elementary : Rosa Parks Elementary
Elementary : Rowan Elementary
Middle : Clark Middle
Middle : Wilson Middle

Hoover High ranks 1393rd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hoover High are 78% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% African American, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,265 students attended Hoover High.


Rate Hoover High!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Hoover High!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 139 milliseconds.