Enrollment
2,403
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390441001050
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton High School
Hamilton High School is a large high school in Hamilton, Ohio, enrolling 2,403 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,403 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hamilton's high schools, it stands alongside Ross High School (893 students): Hamilton High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.3:1 vs 22.3:1).
Hamilton City also operates Garfield Middle School (814 students) and Ridgeway Elementary School (705 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton City, which includes Hamilton High School.
$12,733
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.2%
Federal 22.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,403 students)
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 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.
Is Hamilton High School a good school?
Hamilton High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 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.
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