- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Hamilton High School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187001677
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #25 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High School ranks #25 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187001677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-175 students YoY
Hamilton High School held near 3,675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-175 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 179.0 → 179.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-175 students YoY 040187001677 · Chandler, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,444 enr · 19.3:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Chandler High School (3,179 students)
Hamilton High School held near 3,675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-175 headcount). Teacher FTE added 179.0 → 179.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Hamilton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- Arizona Colleg
Arizona College Prep High School
2,271 students
What this shows Hamilton High School reports 3,444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton High School compares
Hamilton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 71% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,444 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,444
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Asian 19.6%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Hamilton High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arizona College Prep High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~3,444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton High School
How many students attend Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has 3,444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 3,850 (2022-23) → 3,675 (2023-24), nearly flat (-175).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School is 19.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton High School?
14.0% of students at Hamilton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton High School is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamilton High School rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High School ranks #25 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Hamilton High School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Chandler High School (3,179 students), Basha High School (2,826 students), and Dr. Camille Casteel High School (2,816 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.