- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ooltewah, TN
East Hamilton High School
Federal NCES profile for East Hamilton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470159002214
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hamilton High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Ooltewah · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 68.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,293
- students enrolled
East Hamilton High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hamilton High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Ooltewah, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159002214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
East Hamilton High School held near 1,263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 470159002214 · Ooltewah, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,293 enr · 68.1:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
East Hamilton High School held near 1,263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
East Hamilton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- This school
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- Soddy Daisy Hi
Soddy Daisy High School
1,122 students
What this shows East Hamilton High School reports 1,293 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Hamilton High School compares
East Hamilton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 68.1:1 | ▲ 345% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,293 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
68.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,293
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
68.1:1
students per teacher
- 345% above state mean
Top 99% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, East Hamilton High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Hamilton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soddy Daisy High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hamilton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Ooltewah
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,293 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Hamilton High School
How many students attend East Hamilton High School?
East Hamilton High School has 1,293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ooltewah, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,265 (2022-23) → 1,263 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hamilton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hamilton High School is 68.1:1, which is 345% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 334% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hamilton High School?
The largest demographic group at East Hamilton High School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Ooltewah, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hamilton High School?
East Hamilton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Hamilton High School rank among public schools in Ooltewah?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hamilton High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Ooltewah, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ooltewah on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides East Hamilton High School, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and Ooltewah High School (1,233 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.