Enrollment
3,444
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
178.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton High School
Hamilton High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 3,444 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.0% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,444 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) spends $9,696 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chandler's public schools, it stands alongside Primavera - Online (6,378 students): Hamilton High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Chandler High School (3,179 students) and Basha High School (2,826 students) alongside 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 Hamilton High School compares
Hamilton High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), which includes Hamilton High School.
$9,696
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 44.2%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Hamilton High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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