Ambassador Tour Test 2023-2024

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?

85,000

What are the main professions of the people who live in Hoover?

education, medical, and corporate professionals

What is the vision for Hoover?

it continues to change and improve in order 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 students

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 does Hoover Hall now serve as?

as Hoover's crossroads campus

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, and Skilled Trades 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, and G

Who is the largest school in Alabama?

Hoover High School

How many total acres is campus?

328

How many acres are on site?

60

what percent of students graduate and attend college?

91%

what percent of students attend a four year college?

75%

what percent of students attend a two year college?

16%

what percent of students take a gap year, go to the military, or go straight to work?

9%

what percent of the student body is Caucasian?

54%

what percent of the student body is african american?

29%

what percent of the student body is asian or hispanic?

16%

what percent of the student body is non-specified?

2%

how many national merit finalists were in the class of 2021?

8

what was the average composite ACT score for the class of 2021?

21.7

what was the average english ACT score for the class of 2021?

21.9

what was the average math ACT score for the class of 2021?

21.0

what was the average reading ACT score for the class of 2021?

22.0

what was the average science ACT score for the class of 2021?

21.6

how many AP candidates were tested in 2021?

535

How many AP scholars were in 2021?

79

How many AP scholars with honors were in 2021?

30

How many AP scholars with distinction were in 2021?

43

what was the average AP score in 2021?

3.0

How many of the IB 2021 class earned diplomas?

15

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?

209

How many master's degrees or higher certifications?

140

How many have 5+ years of teaching experience?

162

How many nationally board certified teachers?

25, the district has the highest proportion in the state

Head Principal

Mr. John Montgomery

Assistant principals

Mr. Cedric Buchannon (9th), Mrs. Donna Smiley (10th), Mr. Taurus Felton (11th), and Mr. Brad Hayn (12th)

assistant principal of curriculum and technology

Mrs. Jennifer Lowe

assistant principal of academics, IB, and special education

Mrs. Jennifer Box

Athletics director

Mr. Andy Urban

grade level counselors

Alfreda Brown (class of 2026), Ashley Davenport (class of 2025), Merril Friday (class of 2024), Lori Akin (class of 2023/class of 2027)

college and career counselor

Cindy Bond

Mental Health Counselor

Ashley Fuqua

How many AP classes?

26

How many Advanced Level classes?

19

What is the IB program?

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 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 it cost to build?

$30,000,000 (estimated $63 per square foot)

How many cubic yards of dirt were moved to build?

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 build 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

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

extra features of the 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?

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