Enrollment
1,293
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470159002214
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
68.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+345% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hamilton High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hamilton High School
East Hamilton High School is a large high school in Ooltewah, Tennessee, enrolling 1,293 students.
Class loads run heavy: 68.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Tennessee schools and 345% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,293 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 270 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,293 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ooltewah's high schools, it stands alongside Ooltewah High School (1,233 students): East Hamilton High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (68.1:1 vs 15.8:1).
Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students) and The Howard School (1,329 students) alongside East Hamilton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Hamilton High School compares
East Hamilton High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton County, which includes East Hamilton High School.
$12,002
Per student
+11%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 31.6%
Federal 21.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,293 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Hamilton High School a good school?
East Hamilton High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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