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#1271 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 37% in state

Hoover High School

High School · North Canton City · North Canton, OH

A North Canton City high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

525 7th St NE, North Canton, OH 44720

  • Math 64% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation22.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$12,972
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Hoover High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency64%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 75% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hoover High School 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,149/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Canton), 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

$81,045

Median home value

$233,800

Median rent

$977/mo

College educated

42.3%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22.1% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·41 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Glenoak High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–122.6 mi2,114Compare →
Summit Academy Secondary - CantonCharter · enrollment unverified5.19–124.3 mi70Compare →
Mckinley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.69–124.6 mi2,130Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

North Canton City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hoover High School is listed in North Canton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hoover High School

Hoover High School is a public high school in North Canton, OH, part of North Canton City, serving approximately 1,533 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,271 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hoover High School

What grades does Hoover High School serve?

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

How many students attend Hoover High School?

Hoover High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,533 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hoover High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hoover High School rank in OH?

Hoover High School ranks #1,271 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Hoover High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hoover High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Hoover High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoover High School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Hoover High School a charter school?

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

Is Hoover High School a Title I school?

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

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

27.3% of students at Hoover High School 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
1,533
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Stark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 44720)
39,656
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
43.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 44720; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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