Enrollment
1,577
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sussex, WI
Hamilton High
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550603000664
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Sussex · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton High has class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sussex, WI.
School address
District: Hamilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550603000664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton High
Hamilton High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Sussex, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,577 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Wisconsin schools and 23% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,577 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hamilton School District also operates Templeton Middle (766 students) and Silver Spring Intermediate (758 students) alongside Hamilton High.
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 compares
Hamilton High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,577 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,577
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 75.2%
Asian 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Hamilton High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton School District, which includes Hamilton High.
$12,986
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 42.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Spring Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton High
How many students attend Hamilton High?
Hamilton High has 1,577 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sussex, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High is 17.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton High?
11.7% of students at Hamilton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton High?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton High is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Sussex, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton High?
Hamilton High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Sussex?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sussex, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sussex on the city page.
Is Hamilton High a good school?
Hamilton High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 School District?
Besides Hamilton High, Hamilton School District also operates Templeton Middle (766 students), Silver Spring Intermediate (758 students), and Marcy Elementary (488 students). See the Hamilton School District district page for the complete list.
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