Hoover City Schools
Learning for Life
Welcome to Hoover City Schools
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June 9, 2026
HCS Welcomes New Administrative Leaders As we prepare for another exciting school year, we are pleased to welcome new leaders to our administrative team. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Mathew Epps...
May 13, 2026
Join Hoover City Schools in welcoming Emily Dunleavy as the next principal of Brock’s Gap Intermediate School and Chris Blight as the new athletic director at Hoover High School. Both bring valuabl...
May 13, 2026
HCS Names and Welcomes New School Leaders Hoover City Schools is proud to announce several amazing educators and school leaders who will serve as assistant principals for the 2026-2027 school year....
April 30, 2026
Building Momentum: HCS Names New District and School Leaders Hoover City Schools is proud to announce several new leadership appointments across our district. Each of these leaders brings a student...
About Us
Hoover City Schools, serving the vibrant city of Hoover within the Birmingham metropolitan area, is a leader in education with a commitment to excellence. Our 16 schools, including 10 elementary, one intermediate, three middle, and two high schools, are guided by a dedicated five-member Board of Education. Appointed by the Hoover City Council, this board ensures our system thrives academically and operationally. We proudly boast a high number of National Board-Certified Teachers and Alabama Teachers of the Year. Our students consistently achieve ACT scores above state and national averages, reflecting our strong emphasis on instruction and our dedication to maintaining safe, clean, and inspiring learning environments.
Our Mission
In a safe, caring atmosphere of teaching and learning, Hoover City Schools provides each student with opportunities to develop exemplary character and achieve personal excellence through a rigorous and relevant curriculum.
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13,000+
K-12 Student Enrollment
16
Schools
2,000
Number of Employees
18
Campuses
98.5%
2025 District Graduation Rate
71%
Qualifying Scores on AP Exams
17
National Merit Finalists
17
Specialized Career Academy Graduation Pathways
