- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550603000664
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hamilton High held near 1,564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.1 → 90.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550603000664 · Sussex, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,577 enr · 17.7:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Templeton Middle (766 students)
Hamilton High held near 1,564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.1 → 90.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hamilton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamilton High
1,577 students
- Templeton Midd
Templeton Middle
766 students
- Silver Spring
Silver Spring Intermediate
758 students
- Marcy Elementa 488
Marcy Elementary
488 students
- Maple Avenue E 457
Maple Avenue Elementary
457 students
- Woodside Eleme 456
Woodside Elementary
456 students
What this shows Hamilton High reports 1,577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton High compares
Hamilton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Hamilton School District reports $13,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,577 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,562 (2022-23) → 1,564 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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 45/100 (typical 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 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.
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.