Studied by 43 peopleThis is a study set for the Hoover High School Ambassador tour test (originally created by Brant Simmons)
Who originally inhabited Alabama and the City of Hoover?
Creek Natives
Where can Native influence be found?
In the names of counties, towns, creeks, and rivers.
What area of Hoover is believed to have had an extensive Native Population?
the Chase Lake County Club area
Who settled Hoover after the Natives?
People vacationing on Shades Mountain, and Farmers
Where did the Patton family settle?
In the area south of Shades Mountain
What did the Patton family establish?
The Patton Chapel Church
What is the Patton Chapel Church known as now?
Valley United Methodist Church
What roads were developed in 1916?
Old Rocky Ridge Road, Columbiana Road, and Montgomery Highway
What was important about Montgomery Highway?
It connected Birmingham to Montgomery
Approximately how many people reside in Hoover?
93,000
What are the main professions of the people who live in Hoover?
Educational, medical, and corporate professionals
What is the vision for Hoover?
It continues to change and improve to meet the needs of its people
When did Hoover High School open?
1994
When did Spain Park High School open?
2001
Why did Spain Park open?
To accommodate the large number of students at Hoover High School
How did enrollment drop after the creation of Spain Park?
From 2800 students to less than 2200
What are the three core values of Hoover High School?
Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity
When and how were the core values of HHS implemented?
2024 through a student-teacher collaborative project
How many students do we have today?
Approximately 2797 students
When was Hoover Hall founded?
2011
What was Hoover Hall formerly known as?
The Hoover High School Freshman Campus
Where is Hoover Hall located?
Across from the baseball fields
What academy was relocated from Hoover Hall?
The Health Science Academy
What academies remain at Hoover High School?
Engineering, Business, and Law
What year did RC3 open?
2019
What is RC3’s full name?
The Riverchase Career Connection Center
What is RC3?
A state-of-the-art career training facility which houses 5 different career pathways
What academies does RC3 host?
Culinary and Hospitality Academy, Cyber Innovation Academy, Fire Science Academy, Health Science Academy, Skilled Trades Academy, and Cosmetology/Barbering Academy
Why was the mural on A Hall created?
To show the diversity of our school
Who was the mural on A Hall created by?
AP art students
Who is the painting in the front lobby?
Mr.Godwin
Who is Mr.Godwin?
Principal for 12 years, well-loved and admired
How are hallways organized at Hoover?
By letters: A, B, C, D, E, G, and H
Who is the largest school in Alabama?
Hoover High School
How many total acres is campus?
328
How many acres are on site?
60
How many national merit finalists were in the class of 2023?
16
What was the average English ACT score for the class of 2023?
19.9
What was the average math ACT score for the class of 2023?
20.2
What was the average reading ACT score for the class of 2023?
20.8
What was the average science ACT score for the class of 2023?
20.6
What does HHS offer in terms of test preparation services?
Method Test Prep, ACT Prep courses, in-class prep
Is HHS above the state and national averages for the ACT?
Yes
How many AP candidates were tested in 2023?
505
How many AP scholars were in 2023?
68
How many AP scholars with honors were in 2023?
33
How many AP scholars with distinction were in 2023?
42
What was the average AP score in 2021?
3.1
How many of the IB 2023 class earned diplomas?
17
When was Hoover chosen by the International Center for Leadership in education as one of 24 schools across the nation and named a Model School?
2007
How many professional staff?
204
How many master’s degrees or higher certifications?
139
How many have 5+ years of teaching experience?
155
How many nationally board certified teachers?
22 (the district has the highest proportion in the state)
Head Principal
Jennifer Hogan
Assistant Principals
Cedric Buchanon, Jennifer Box, Taurus Felton, and Brad Hayn
Assistant Principals of curriculum and technology
Jennifer Lowe and Mary Johnson
Athletics director
Dr. Harley Lamey
Grade-level counselors
Merrill Friday (class of 2024/class of 2028)
Chase Hodge (class of 2025)
Rebekah Peters (class of 2026)
Lori Akin (class of 2027)
College and career counselor
Cindy Bond
Mental health counselor
Melissa Edwards
How many AP classes?
26
How many advanced level classes?
19
What is the IB program?
A two-year program that offers students extended studies and requires 150 hours of creativity, activity, and community service
What does the IB program focus on?
Critical thinking and exposure to world views
Hoover is one of how many IB programs in the state?
11
What are the four academies?
Engineering, business, law, and health science
What are the academies?
Students are introduced into career specific skills culminating into an internship the summer following their junior year
How many square feet is the school? (excluding G Hall)
400,000
How many classrooms are in the building?
189
How many students are in each class on average?
23-25
How much did HHS cost to build?
$30,000,000 (estimated $63 per square foot)
How many cubic yards of dirt were moved to build HHS?
1.6 million
How many parking spaces?
1200+
How big is the courtyard?
71,000 square feet (equal to 1 ½ football fields)
When was the courtyard amphitheater added?
July 2010
When was the courtyard stage added?
1994
Who built the courtyard amphitheater?
Landscape Workshop Inc.
What is the courtyard theater constructed out of?
Various stones to match the architecture of the stage that it accompanies
What is the courtyard amphitheater used for?
Studying, educational performances, and meetings of all sorts
When was the courtyard amphitheater rennovated?
2023
What is Hoover built out of?
Total masonry construction - all brick, block, or stone
How is the drainage system?
No gutters - underground drainage system
What is the roof made out of?
Standing seam metal
How long is the warranty on the roof?
50 years
What helps the traffic flow?
Wide hallways
How many security cameras are in the school?
200
What are extra features in the HHS classrooms?
Computer controlled thermostats- Teachers control their rooms.
Light fixtures chosen for their energy efficiency.
Motion detectors automatically turn lights off/on.
Lights near windows dim automatically as natural light increases.
Each classroom has an integrated projector, TV/ DVD / VCR, audio system, wireless microphones, student response clickers, and an airliner
What is ER?
One for each of the four core subjects, Staffed by one or more certified subject-area teachers, Time during CREW for students to get extra help / tutoring
Where are the ER rooms?
B117 and B115
When was G Hall built?
2012
Why was G Hall created?
To alleviate pressure after freshman campus was ended
How many classrooms are on G Hall?
36
When did G Hall officially open?
For the 2013-2014 school year
What is on the first floor of G Hall?
Engineering Academy classrooms and laboratories. New labs, work rooms, equipment, etc.
What is on the second floor of G Hall?
History/English classrooms
What is on the third floor of G Hall?
2 fully functioning biology laboratories, 6 biology classrooms, and various math classrooms
What are some features of the Engineering Academy rooms?
Three classrooms, an office, two 24 student dual-screened computer labs, one multi-use lab, and a fully functional metal and wood shop. The shop area, equipped with a wide variety of high-level power tools
What is issued to each student as part of the ELA initiative?
A chromebook
Who’s bust is outside the athletic office?
Coach Bob Finley
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