Hoover High School vs Walnut Creek Campus
Hoover High School and Walnut Creek Campus are very closely rated, both scoring around 4.0 out of 10. Hoover High School is significantly larger with 923 students, about 5.6× the size of Walnut Creek Campus (165). In math proficiency, Hoover High School leads at 39.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Hoover High School
Des Moines, IA
4.0/10
High School9th – 12th
923 students
Walnut Creek Campus
West Des Moines, IA
4.0/10
High School9th – 12th
165 students
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| Metric | Hoover High School | Walnut Creek Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.0 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Growth Score | 5.4 | 1.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.7% | 52.1% |
| Environment Score | 1.7 | 9.4 |
| State Rank | #1,159 of 1,284 | #1,163 of 1,284 |
| State Percentile | 10th | 10th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hoover High School | Walnut Creek Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 39.0% | 24.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 34.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Hoover High School | Walnut Creek Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 923 | 165 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.7% | 52.1% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 74.0% | 45–49% |
| District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | West Des Moines Comm School District |
| City | Des Moines | West Des Moines |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Des Moines (50310) | West Des Moines (50265) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,473 | $84,588 |
| Median Home Value | $213,800 | $267,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,043 | $1,065 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.4% | 48.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 18 min |