Top Rankings
Hoover City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,386 students in Hoover City School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public high schools in Alabama.
Public High Schools in Hoover City School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 37% statewide average).
The top ranked public high schools in Hoover City School District are Spain Park High School and Hoover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Hoover City School District have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hoover High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
18 Schools
524 Schools
# Students
13,524 Students
269,281 Students
# Teachers
911 Teachers
15,139 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hoover City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
23%
30%
% White
54%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,956 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,228 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$202 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$192 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,956
$13,006
Spending / Student
$14,228
$12,220
Best Hoover City School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spain Park High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,502 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Hoover High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,884 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads School
Alternative School
1085 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Riverchase Career Connection Center
Vocational School
853 Willow Oak Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1900
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1900
Gr: 10-12
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