Enrollment
1,502
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Canton, OH
Hoover High School
Federal NCES profile for Hoover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390445001417
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in North Canton · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,502
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in North Canton, OH.
School address
District: North Canton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390445001417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-41% vs state
What stands out at Hoover High School
Hoover High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in North Canton, Ohio, enrolling 1,502 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,502 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Canton City also operates Clearmount Elementary School (987 students) and North Canton Middle School (957 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,502 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,502
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$13,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 87.4%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Hoover High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Canton City, which includes Hoover High School.
$13,114
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 28.7%
Federal 9.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearmount Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Canton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Orchard Hill Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Greentown Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Northwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 987
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hoover High School
How many students attend Hoover High School?
Hoover High School has 1,502 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Canton, OH.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoover High School?
18.7% of students at Hoover High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover High School?
The largest demographic group at Hoover High School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in North Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover High School?
Hoover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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 North Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in North Canton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Canton on the city page.
Is Hoover High School a good school?
Hoover High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 North Canton City?
Besides Hoover High School, North Canton City also operates Clearmount Elementary School (987 students), North Canton Middle School (957 students), and Orchard Hill Intermediate School (888 students). See the North Canton City district page for the complete list.
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