Enrollment
2,919
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010000700251
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
181.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoover High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoover High School
Hoover High School is a large high school in Hoover, Alabama, enrolling 2,919 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.7% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,919 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 584 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hoover's high schools, it stands alongside Spain Park High School (1,472 students): Hoover High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
Hoover City also operates Spain Park High School (1,472 students) and Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1,192 students) alongside Hoover High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hoover High School compares
Hoover High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,854
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoover City, which includes Hoover High School.
$13,854
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 39.9%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,919 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hoover High School a good school?
Hoover High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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