- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hoover, AL
Hoover High School
Federal NCES profile for Hoover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010000700251
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #15 of 16
- public schools in Hoover · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover High School ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Hoover, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Hoover High School held near 2,884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 181.0 → 181.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 010000700251 · Hoover, AL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,919 enr · 16.1:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Spain Park High School (1,472 students)
Hoover High School held near 2,884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 181.0 → 181.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hoover High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hoover High School
2,919 students
- Spain Park Hig
Spain Park High School
1,472 students
- Robert F Bumpu
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
1,192 students
- Berry Middle S 1,058
Berry Middle School
1,058 students
- Ira F Simmons 860
Ira F Simmons Middle School
860 students
- Trace Crossing 769
Trace Crossings Elementary School
769 students
What this shows Hoover High School reports 2,919 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover High School compares
Hoover High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 53% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,919 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,919
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,273
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
African American 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Hoover High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hoover City reports $14,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoover High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain Park High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trace Crossings Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Hoover
1 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 (~2,919 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoover High School
How many students attend Hoover High School?
Hoover High School has 2,919 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hoover, AL. CCD year-over-year: 2,841 (2022-23) → 2,884 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover High School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 School?
27.7% of students at Hoover High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover High School?
The largest demographic group at Hoover High School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Hoover, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover High School?
Hoover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Hoover?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover High School ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Hoover, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hoover on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoover City?
Besides Hoover High School, Hoover City also operates Spain Park High School (1,472 students), Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1,192 students), and Berry Middle School (1,058 students). See the Hoover City district page for the complete list.