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HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL

5096 ELK RIVER ROAD NORTH, ELKVIEW, WV 25071KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
789
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$17,075
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 19% vs nat'l
23.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 55% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 789 students in grades 09–12 in ELKVIEW, West Virginia.
19% above average funding
District spends $17,075 per pupil, 19% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in ELKVIEW, West Virginia, serving grades 09–12 with 789 students. The district invests $17,075 per student — 19% above the national average of $14,347, with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL

789
Total Students
23.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution383 male · 406 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Student Composition
97%
White97%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540060000403

Academic Outcomes at HERBERT HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 33th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 25071

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,075Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,075
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,513
Student Support$3,244
Administration$2,049
Operations$2,561
Other$1,707
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,075 spent per student, an estimated $7,564 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
34%
State government
40.8%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal programs
25.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $17,075/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ELK ELEMENTARY CENTERPOINT HARMONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFLINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBRIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+8 more
↓
Middle
JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOLELKVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLSISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLANDREW JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
+7 more
↓
High School
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOLGEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOLCAPITAL HIGH SCHOOLSAINT ALBANS HIGH SCHOOL
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyKanawha County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)965-3394
NCES ID: 540060000403
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ELKVIEW seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
1,220 students · 09–12
● 40 opp
High
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
1,195 students · 09–12
High
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
1,086 students · 09–12
● 40 opp
High
SAINT ALBANS HIGH SCHOOL
993 students · 09–12
● 36 opp
High
SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
952 students · 09–12
High
NITRO HIGH SCHOOL
827 students · 09–12
Mid
JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
705 students · 06–08
Mid
ELKVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
613 students · 06–08
● 41 opp
District School Rankings
Location
5096 ELK RIVER ROAD NORTH, ELKVIEW, WV 25071
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.