Enrollment
793
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261740005416
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 29
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton High School
Hamilton High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Hamilton, Michigan, enrolling 793 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 793 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #210.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hamilton Community Schools also operates Hamilton Middle School (707 students) and Hamilton Elementary School (359 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,439
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Community Schools, which includes Hamilton High School.
$12,439
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 64.9%
Federal 4.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~793 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton High School
How many students attend Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has 793 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamilton, MI.
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 29/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Hamilton High School a good school?
Hamilton High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan 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 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.
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