- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Hoover High
Federal NCES profile for Hoover High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063432005482
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover High earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #40 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover High ranks #40 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-160 students YoY
Hoover High shrank from 2,265 students in 2022-23 to 2,105 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 98.8 → 96.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-160 students YoY 063432005482 · San Diego, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,011 enr · 20.5:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Hoover High shrank from 2,265 students in 2022-23 to 2,105 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 98.8 → 96.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hoover High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- This school
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- San Diego High
San Diego High
1,602 students
What this shows Hoover High reports 2,011 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover High compares
Hoover High is a shrinking 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,011 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,011
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$20,783
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
Asian 12.5%
African American 8.6%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Hoover High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoover High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Diego High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in San Diego
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Del Norte High
Standard public school
2,557 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Torrey Pines High
Standard public school
2,536 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Henry High
Standard public school
2,485 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Bernardo High
Standard public school
2,210 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mira Mesa High
Standard public school
2,187 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Canyon Crest Academy
Standard public school
2,147 students 25.3:1 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 (~2,011 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoover High
How many students attend Hoover High?
Hoover High has 2,011 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,265 (2022-23) → 2,105 (2023-24), down 160.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover High is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Hoover High?
75.2% of students at Hoover High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover High?
The largest demographic group at Hoover High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover High?
Hoover High has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Hoover High rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover High ranks #40 of 41 high schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Hoover High, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Scripps Ranch High (1,890 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.