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Herbert Hoover High School

Public | 9-12 | 739 students

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3 stars


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Posted November 9, 2008

I am a former student of Herbert Hoover and it was truly an amazing school. The teachers and staff are easy to talk to and always ready to help. The principal got off to a rocky start, but was able to pull through and show students, parents, and staff that though he is strict, he's willing to listen and improve upon the school I'd heard stories about what the school was like and until I heard there was to be a new principal I wasn't sure I wanted to go there. The principal had high standards for all the students and kept those standards helping students who didn't have much hope of going to college find hope and the ability to go for the seemingly impossible. Being at Hoover helped me grow into a better and stronger person, someone ready to take on the world.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 3, 2006

I believe that Herbert Hoover High School is the best school in Kanawha County. It has distinguished staff and teachers who are ready to take your children to the next level of education. Also any parents or students who are trying to decide whether to take there students to Capitol or Hoover my children have tried both and Hoover won in flying colors. Judy Stephens
—Submitted by Judy Stephens, a parent


Posted July 25, 2005

As a parent who has had one son gradute from Hoover; who is now attending college on the Promise , I believe that Herbert Hoover is an excellent school. The teachers are very involved and caring about each and every child. My daughter will be a senior this year and will be taking college and advanced classes. There are many outstanding groups and Award winning performance activies to become involved with at this school. As a parent I am confident that the change in the academic program is based on facts and will only improve and Leave NO Child Left Behind. The current administration is very concerned and committed to helping our students be all that they can be. -Kathy Silber
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 27, 2005

I currently have 2 children attending this school (one is graduating this year) and will have another one attending next year. I am concerned about the curriculum changes being mandated by our principal for next year. There is lack of administrative/parental communication and parents are being forced to take concerns directly to the school board. My children have always been good students-honor society, honor roll, citizenship, etc. I was excited that Herbert Hoover was finally becoming competitive and offering advanced curriculum like some of the higher ranked schools. However, this is going to change--and the students that excel will ultimately be punished by being forced to repeat classes and we will become a remedial school; which will result in a loss of challenge and interest for achieving students. Lowering the standards---how will this result in an improvement? Now--all children will be left behind.
—Submitted by Kim Shamblin, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.

194 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 40% in 2010.

193 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

190 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
43%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

191 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 39% in 2010.

165 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

164 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 44% in 2010.

161 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

169 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 36% in 2010.

170 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
34%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

163 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students26%
Female29%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students22%
Female22%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female16%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students34%
Female28%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students35%
Female31%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students27%
Female35%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students51%
Female49%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students36%
Female41%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students16%
Female20%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White16%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities15%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students22%
Female25%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Economically non-disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities23%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 100% 93%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 5%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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275 Elk River Rd South
Clendenin, WV 25045
Phone: (304) 965-3394

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