Herbert Hoover High

Herbert Hoover High serves 1,538 students in grades 9-12 in Glendale, California, operating as a regular public school with 71 full-time equivalent teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. The school ranks in the 44th percentile statewide, placing #5405 out of 9566 California high schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. Academically, Herbert Hoover High has room for growth, with 44% of students performing proficiently or above in English Language Arts and 23% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics.

These results indicate the school is working to strengthen student achievement across core subject areas. The school draws from a well-educated community where 47% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $90,232. The surrounding neighborhood in ZIP code 91202 has a relatively low poverty rate of 11.8%, with median home values of $1,061,900 reflecting the area's desirable location.

With a local population of 22,831, the school serves families in an established residential area of this mid-size city in Los Angeles County. Herbert Hoover High is located at 651 Glenwood Road, positioned within Glendale's stable, suburban community setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High is 21.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.