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5550 North First Street, Fresno, CA 93710-6201
Summary
Herbert Hoover High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 50th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 21.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 801/1,596 (50th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 781/1,596 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,040 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,703 (83.5%) |
| English Learners | 239 (11.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.2 points from last year and rose 15.5 points over the full period. Math rose 6.5 points from last year and rose 11.8 points over the full period.
•Math +11.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
50.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 801 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.2 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 23% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 22%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
21.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 22.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Herbert Hoover High compare within the district?
Herbert Hoover High is No. 9 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 12 9–12 schools in Fresno Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Herbert Hoover High rank in California?
Herbert Hoover High ranks No. 801 of 1,596 in reading and No. 781 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Herbert Hoover High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 5 in math among 11 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 50.9% meet the reading standard and 19.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Herbert Hoover High compare with other schools in Fresno?
Herbert Hoover High is No. 15 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Herbert Hoover High compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Herbert Hoover High is No. 30 in reading and No. 24 in math proficiency among the 44 9–12 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Hoover HighThis school | 21.6% | 50.9% |
| Bullard High | 25.9% | 68.3% |
| Design Science Middle College High | 54.1% | 85.3% |
