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Herbert Hoover High

High School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

A Fresno Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5550 North First St., Fresno, CA 93710

  • Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation19.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism40%

Students at Herbert Hoover High score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Herbert Hoover High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 86Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,045/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,294

Median home value

$348,600

Median rent

$1,337/mo

College educated

30.3%

Homeownership

43.2%

Poverty rate

23.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93710; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
12 boys'·14 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Truth Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.4 mi121Compare →
Truth Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–121.4 mi145Compare →
University HighCharter · enrollment unverified8.29–121.5 mi484Compare →
Design Science Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified8.29–12Not available242Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fresno Unified

Schools in district
101
Rank in district
#77 of 98
District spending per student
$20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Herbert Hoover High is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Herbert Hoover High

Herbert Hoover High is a public high school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 2,021 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,215 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Herbert Hoover High

What grades does Herbert Hoover High serve?

Herbert Hoover High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Herbert Hoover High?

Herbert Hoover High has an enrollment of approximately 2,021 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High?

The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Herbert Hoover High rank in CA?

Herbert Hoover High ranks #6,215 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Herbert Hoover High's MySchoolScout rating?

Herbert Hoover High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Herbert Hoover High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Herbert Hoover High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Herbert Hoover High a charter school?

No, Herbert Hoover High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Herbert Hoover High a Title I school?

No, Herbert Hoover High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herbert Hoover High?

85.0% of students at Herbert Hoover High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,021
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.0%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 93710)
32,579
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
31.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93710; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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