Hoover High School
Reported Enrollment
991
students
District
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
County Context Score
47/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
4800 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
School District
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 190897000543
- District ID
- 1908970
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
991 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Hoover High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Polk County has 132 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 59 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Hoover High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Des Moines Independent Comm School District, Polk County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Hoover High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
991 students
Hoover High School reports 991 students, smaller than most same-level county peers. Among 15 other high schools in Polk County with enrollment data, 5 report fewer students and 10 report more. The peer median is 1,443 students.
16 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,395 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
59 district schools
Des Moines Independent Comm School District lists 38 primary, 10 middle, 6 high, 5 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
38
Middle
10
High
6
Other
5
Nearby context inside Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Hoover High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Hoover High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Hoover High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Hoover High School with nearby schools?
Hoover High School should be compared with 16 high schools in Polk County, plus other schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Hoover High School?
Before using Hoover High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Hoover High School is one of 59 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 30,278 students across 59 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
59
Reported Enrollment
30,278
59 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Downtown SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Hiatt Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Brody Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Capitol View Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Callanan Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Cattell Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- East High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Edmunds Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Findley Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Garton ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
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Polk County Schools
County Context Score
47/100
County-level composite across 132 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.