HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL

HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Kanawha County Schools school district, located in ELKVIEW, WV with about 772 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL, located in Elkview, West Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for the northern Kanawha County community. The school has a long-standing history of fostering a strong sense of community spirit, often reflected in its academic programs and robust extracurricular offerings. Following the devastating floods in West Virginia in 2016, the school community demonstrated significant resilience, eventually transitioning into a newly constructed, state-of-the-art facility designed to better serve the needs of its student body in a modern learning environment.

Academically, HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes student engagement through various athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which are integral to the "Huskies" culture. By balancing rigorous coursework with a supportive extracurricular atmosphere, the school continues to focus on developing well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

For more information, contact HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 965-3394 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.