- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Hamilton Township High School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Township High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390469502710
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Township High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #30 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Township High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Township High School ranks #30 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Hamilton Township High School grew from 775 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 390469502710 · Columbus, OH High · MID · TRAD
873 enr · 21.8:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students)
Hamilton Township High School grew from 775 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Township High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
1,028 students
- This school
Hamilton Township High School
873 students
- Hamilton Inter
Hamilton Intermediate School
706 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
477 students
- Hamilton Local 184
Hamilton Local Preschool
184 students
What this shows Hamilton Township High School reports 873 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Township High School compares
Hamilton Township High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▲ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Hamilton Township High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Local reports $11,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Township High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Local Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Township High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Standard public school
1,623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Heights High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Northland High School
Standard public school
1,029 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
Standard public school
1,017 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs High School
Standard public school
956 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Independence High School
Standard public school
852 students 20.3:1 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 (~873 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Township High School
How many students attend Hamilton Township High School?
Hamilton Township High School has 873 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Township High School is 21.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Township High School?
37.8% of students at Hamilton Township High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Township High School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Township High School?
Hamilton Township High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Township High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Township High School ranks #30 of 44 high schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Local?
Besides Hamilton Township High School, Hamilton Local also operates Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students), Hamilton Intermediate School (706 students), and Hamilton Middle School (477 students). See the Hamilton Local district page for the complete list.