- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glendale, CA
Herbert Hoover High
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Hoover High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061524001933
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Hoover High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.4%
- 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 #2 of 3 high schools in Glendale, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
Herbert Hoover High grew from 1,430 students in 2022-23 to 1,538 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 71.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+108 students YoY 061524001933 · Glendale, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,590 enr · 23.7:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students)
Herbert Hoover High grew from 1,430 students in 2022-23 to 1,538 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 71.8 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
- Crescenta Vall
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
2,066 students
- This school
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle
1,182 students
What this shows Herbert Hoover High reports 1,590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert Hoover High compares
Herbert Hoover High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,590 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,590
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Herbert Hoover High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Glendale
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Hoover High
How many students attend Herbert Hoover High?
Herbert Hoover High has 1,590 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glendale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,430 (2022-23) → 1,538 (2023-24), up 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert Hoover High?
47.4% 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 White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Glendale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Hoover High?
Herbert Hoover High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herbert Hoover High rank among high schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Hoover High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Glendale, 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 Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Herbert Hoover High, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Eleanor J. Toll Middle (1,412 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.