- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Herbert Hoover High
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Hoover High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061455001737
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Hoover High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #17 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert Hoover High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Hoover High ranks #17 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455001737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Herbert Hoover High held near 2,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 98.9 → 98.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 061455001737 · Fresno, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,040 enr · 20.8:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Herbert Hoover High held near 2,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 98.9 → 98.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Herbert Hoover High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High
2,858 students
- Bullard High
Bullard High
2,485 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,339 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
2,175 students
- Mclane High
Mclane High
2,056 students
- This school
Herbert Hoover High
2,040 students
What this shows Herbert Hoover High reports 2,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert Hoover High compares
Herbert Hoover High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,040 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,040
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
Asian 13.1%
African American 10.0%
White 9.0%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Herbert Hoover High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herbert Hoover High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert Hoover High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,339
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,175
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Fresno
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Sunnyside High
Standard public school
2,858 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Bullard High
Standard public school
2,485 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Clovis North High
Standard public school
2,360 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,339 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Clovis West High
Standard public school
2,184 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt High
Standard public school
2,175 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,040 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Hoover High
How many students attend Herbert Hoover High?
Herbert Hoover High has 2,040 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,005 (2022-23) → 2,021 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert Hoover High?
63.3% of students at Herbert Hoover High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert Hoover High?
The largest demographic group at Herbert Hoover High is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Hoover High?
Herbert Hoover High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herbert Hoover High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Hoover High ranks #17 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Fresno Unified?
Besides Herbert Hoover High, Fresno Unified also operates Sunnyside High (2,858 students), Bullard High (2,485 students), and Edison High (2,339 students). See the Fresno Unified district page for the complete list.