- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060133902078
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton City · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Hamilton High held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 060133902078 · Hamilton City, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 18:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elementary (393 students)
Hamilton High held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hamilton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary
393 students
- This school
Hamilton High
306 students
- Ella Barkley H 9
Ella Barkley High
9 students
What this shows Hamilton High reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton High compares
Hamilton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Hamilton Unified reports $15,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~306 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
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.