Herbert Hoover High

go.fresnou.org/hoover

2,005 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Herbert Hoover High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in Fresno, California, serving students within the Fresno Unified School District. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to academic development and student engagement, offering a variety of rigorous coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) programs, to help prepare students for post-secondary success. The school fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, emphasizing the importance of community, personal growth, and academic achievement for its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Herbert Hoover High provides a robust extracurricular program designed to cater to a wide range of student interests. Students are encouraged to participate in various athletic teams, student government, performing arts, and specialized clubs, which play a significant role in developing school spirit and leadership skills. By balancing academic requirements with opportunities for social and creative exploration, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of college and the workforce.

2,005

Total Students

98.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herbert Hoover High
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	1,246
Black	183
Asian	272
Two or More	60
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
1,246 (62.3 %)
Asian
272 (13.6 %)
White
215 (10.8 %)
Black
183 (9.2 %)
Two or More
60 (3.0 %)
American Indian
15 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)451-4000
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/hoover
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,005
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	427

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 595

Grade 10 513

Grade 11 492

Grade 12 405