- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Hamilton High
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960001180
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #11 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High ranks #11 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Hamilton High held near 1,485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 95.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 550960001180 · Milwaukee, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,472 enr · 14.6:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Hamilton High held near 1,485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 95.5 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
- Hapa-Hmong Ame
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
1,974 students
- This school
Hamilton High
1,472 students
- Reagan College
Reagan College Preparatory High
1,372 students
- King Internati
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,240 students
What this shows Hamilton High reports 1,472 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 113% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,472 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,472
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 340 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
African American 29.6%
Asian 11.6%
White 8.8%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Hamilton High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Reagan College Preparatory High
Standard public school
1,372 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
King International
Standard public school
1,308 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside High
Standard public school
1,240 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Bradley Technology High
Standard public school
1,048 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Pulaski High
Standard public school
1,041 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Bay View High
Standard public school
1,021 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton High
How many students attend Hamilton High?
Hamilton High has 1,472 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,439 (2022-23) → 1,485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton High?
81.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton High?
Hamilton High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton High ranks #11 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Hamilton High, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students), and King International (1,308 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.