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#502 of 635 schools in WV

Herbert Hoover High School

High School · Kanawha County Schools · Elkview, WV

A Kanawha County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

5096 Elk River Rd N, Elkview, WV 25071

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness3.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation6.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$14,242
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Herbert Hoover High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 18 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
17%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
27%
2019
Math
27%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Herbert 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated715/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$65,397

Median home value

$159,100

Median rent

$750/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

72.9%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
6.4% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Elk Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–120.4 mi131Compare →
George Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available1,186Compare →
Riverside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–12Not available1,126Compare →
Saint Albans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–12Not available900Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.

Kanawha County Schools

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#53 of 63
District spending per student
$14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Herbert Hoover High School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Herbert Hoover High School

Herbert Hoover High School is a public high school in Elkview, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 783 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Herbert Hoover High School

What grades does Herbert Hoover High School serve?

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

How many students attend Herbert Hoover High School?

Herbert Hoover High School has an enrollment of approximately 783 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Hoover High School is 19.6:1. 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 School rank in WV?

Herbert Hoover High School ranks #502 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Herbert Hoover High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Herbert Hoover High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Herbert Hoover High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Herbert Hoover High School a charter school?

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

Is Herbert Hoover High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
783
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Kanawha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 25071)
11,243
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
49.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 25071; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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