Enrollment
306
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamilton City, CA
Hamilton High
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060133902078
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton High has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hamilton City, CA.
School address
District: Hamilton Unified · California
NCES ID 060133902078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton High
Hamilton High is a mid-sized high school in Hamilton City, California, enrolling 306 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 306 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 909 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #79, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hamilton City's high schools, it stands alongside Ella Barkley High (9 students): Hamilton High is larger than that campus by headcount.
Hamilton Unified also operates Hamilton Elementary (393 students) and Ella Barkley High (9 students) alongside Hamilton High.
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 Hamilton High compares
Hamilton High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$13,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%
Two or More 15.0%
White 13.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Hamilton High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Unified, which includes Hamilton High.
$13,867
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 65.4%
Federal 11.8%
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 Hamilton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ella Barkley High | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Hamilton City
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 California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton High
How many students attend Hamilton High?
Hamilton High has 306 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamilton City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton High?
49.2% of students at Hamilton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton High?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton High is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in Hamilton City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton High?
Hamilton High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hamilton High rank among public schools in Hamilton City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hamilton City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hamilton City on the city page.
Is Hamilton High a good school?
Hamilton High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. 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 Unified?
Besides Hamilton High, Hamilton Unified also operates Hamilton Elementary (393 students) and Ella Barkley High (9 students). See the Hamilton Unified district page for the complete list.
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