- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamilton, OH
Hamilton High School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390441001050
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 2,403
- students enrolled
Hamilton High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Hamilton High School held near 2,524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 113.0 → 125.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 390441001050 · Hamilton, OH High · LARGE · TRAD
2,403 enr · 21.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Middle School (814 students)
Hamilton High School held near 2,524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 113.0 → 125.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hamilton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamilton High School
2,403 students
- Garfield Middl 814
Garfield Middle School
814 students
- Ridgeway Eleme 705
Ridgeway Elementary School
705 students
- Highland Eleme 695
Highland Elementary School
695 students
- Linden Element 674
Linden Elementary School
674 students
- Riverview Elem 640
Riverview Elementary School
640 students
What this shows Hamilton High School reports 2,403 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,403 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,403
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Hamilton High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton City reports $13,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeway Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Hamilton
2 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 (~2,403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton High School
How many students attend Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has 2,403 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamilton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 2,507 (2022-23) → 2,524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School is 21.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton High School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 high schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hamilton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton City?
Besides Hamilton High School, Hamilton City also operates Garfield Middle School (814 students), Ridgeway Elementary School (705 students), and Highland Elementary School (695 students). See the Hamilton City district page for the complete list.