- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fishers, IN
Hamilton Southeastern Hs
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Southeastern Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181065001752
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Southeastern Hs earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #20 of 21
- public schools in Fishers · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Southeastern Hs has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Southeastern Hs ranks #20 of 21 public schools in Fishers, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065001752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hamilton Southeastern Hs held near 3,445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 163.7 → 167.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 181065001752 · Fishers, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
3,504 enr · 21.5:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fishers High School (3,590 students)
Hamilton Southeastern Hs held near 3,445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 163.7 → 167.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Southeastern Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fishers High S
Fishers High School
3,590 students
- This school
Hamilton Southeastern Hs
3,504 students
- Hamilton Se In 1,238
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch
1,238 students
- Fall Creek Jun 1,001
Fall Creek Junior High
1,001 students
- Fall Creek Int 909
Fall Creek Intermediate School
909 students
- Riverside Inte 891
Riverside Intermediate School
891 students
What this shows Hamilton Southeastern Hs reports 3,504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Southeastern Hs compares
Hamilton Southeastern Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 72% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,504 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,504
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Asian 10.7%
African American 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Hamilton Southeastern Hs is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Southeastern Schools reports $12,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Southeastern Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Southeastern Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Fishers
1 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 (~3,504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Southeastern Hs
How many students attend Hamilton Southeastern Hs?
Hamilton Southeastern Hs has 3,504 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fishers, IN. CCD year-over-year: 3,450 (2022-23) → 3,445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Southeastern Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Southeastern Hs is 21.5:1, which is 35% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Southeastern Hs?
13.9% of students at Hamilton Southeastern Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Southeastern Hs?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Southeastern Hs is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Fishers, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Southeastern Hs?
Hamilton Southeastern Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Southeastern Hs rank among public schools in Fishers?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Southeastern Hs ranks #20 of 21 public schools in Fishers, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fishers on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
Besides Hamilton Southeastern Hs, Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students), Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch (1,238 students), and Fall Creek Junior High (1,001 students). See the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district page for the complete list.