Herbert Hoover High School is a public high school in Glendale, California, United States. The school is named after Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States and is located on an 18.6 acres campus. The school's colors are purple and white.
Serving 1,538 students in grades 9-12, Herbert Hoover High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Herbert Hoover High School's student population of 1,538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1929
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
Herbert Hoover High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert Hoover High School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3988 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Herbert Hoover High School's ranking?
Herbert Hoover High School is ranked #3988 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Herbert Hoover High School often compared to?
Herbert Hoover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burbank High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Herbert Hoover High School?
The graduation rate of Herbert Hoover High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Herbert Hoover High School?
1,538 students attend Herbert Hoover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Herbert Hoover High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herbert Hoover High School?
Herbert Hoover High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Herbert Hoover High School offer ?
Herbert Hoover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Herbert Hoover High School part of?
Herbert Hoover High School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Herbert Hoover High School located?
Herbert Hoover High School is located in the Glenwood neighborhood of Glendale, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Glenwood.
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