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Hoover High School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades 9 to 12 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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About Hoover High School

Hoover High School is a public school in Des Moines, Iowa, serving grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 898 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter high schools in Des Moines. There are about 20.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (43.7 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Polk County. It is one of 54 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District. Families comparing options will find 64 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	4800 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone	(515) 242-7300
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	898
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	43.7
Students per teacher	20.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897000543). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Hoover High School serve?

Hoover High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Hoover High School?

Hoover High School reported 898 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 20.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 898 students and 43.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Hoover High School a public or charter school?

Hoover High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Hoover High School in?

Hoover High School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/des-moines-independent-comm-school-district/

Where is Hoover High School located?

Hoover High School is at 4800 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. The phone number is (515) 242-7300.

How many other schools are near Hoover High School?

There are 64 other schools within 5 miles of Hoover High School in our directory.