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Hoover High

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 4474 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115-4312

(619) 344-4500 · www.hoovercardinals.org

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3/10
#883
Rank 883 out of 1,227
Top 72%
English Language Arts3/10 · #892 · 27th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #913 · 26th percentile
Science4/10 · #782 · 40th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Hoover High sits in the heart of City Heights, one of San Diego's most culturally diverse neighborhoods, where over 30 languages are spoken and the community's energy is unmistakable. The school reflects that richness, drawing students from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences that shape a genuinely global school culture. Families who value diversity and urban community connection — and who are willing to seek out the school's extracurricular strengths and support resources — will find a school that's deeply woven into the fabric of one of San Diego's most vibrant, rapidly evolving neighborhoods.

Student Demographics

433 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
339 (78%)
Asian
47 (11%)
African American
29 (7%)
Multiple Races
9 (2%)
White
7 (2%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners147 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged400 (92%)
Students with Disabilities75 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,011
Enrollment
103.5
Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
33.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

85.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
14.3%
AP Participation
of students
324
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Cardinals · CIF San Diego Section

28
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cheer, StuntCross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #248 · 89th percentile

243 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found