North High School vs. Hoover High School
Should you attend North High School or Hoover High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hoover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,428 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 898 students in grades 9-12, Hoover High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,428 students
898 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1195 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1130 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
67%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
324
212
Grade 10 Students
352
221
Grade 11 Students
336
234
Grade 12 Students
416
231
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
15%
% Hispanic
39%
26%
% Black
24%
37%
% White
19%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%