- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamilton, MI
Hamilton High School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261740005416
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hamilton, MI.
School address
District: Hamilton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261740005416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Hamilton High School held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 261740005416 · Hamilton, MI High · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 18.9:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Middle School (707 students)
Hamilton High School held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hamilton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamilton High School
793 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
707 students
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
359 students
- Bentheim Eleme 281
Bentheim Elementary School
281 students
- Blue Star Elem 202
Blue Star Elementary School
202 students
- Hamilton Virtu 172
Hamilton Virtual School
172 students
What this shows Hamilton High School reports 793 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$13,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Hamilton High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Hamilton Community Schools reports $13,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentheim Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Star Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Virtual School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~793 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton High School
How many students attend Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has 793 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamilton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton High School?
18.8% of students at Hamilton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton High School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Hamilton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hamilton, MI. 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 on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Community Schools?
Besides Hamilton High School, Hamilton Community Schools also operates Hamilton Middle School (707 students), Hamilton Elementary School (359 students), and Bentheim Elementary School (281 students). See the Hamilton Community Schools district page for the complete list.