HAMILTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Hamilton Community High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hamilton Community Schools school district, located in Hamilton, IN with about 129 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Hamilton Community High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hamilton Community High School, located in the small town of Hamilton, Indiana, serves as the central educational hub for the local community. As a smaller institution, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community spirit. The school operates under the Hamilton Community Schools corporation, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while preparing students for post-secondary success through various college and career-readiness initiatives.

Beyond the classroom, Hamilton Community High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations. By prioritizing character development and local engagement, the school aims to bridge the gap between rigorous academic standards and the values of its rural setting. Its location on S. Wayne St. serves as a focal point for student life, reflecting the district's commitment to maintaining a supportive, accessible, and community-oriented learning environment.

For more information, contact Hamilton Community High School at (260) 488-2161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

903 S Wayne St
Hamilton, IN 46742-9801
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HAMILTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hamilton, IN with about 129 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
129
Teachers:
17.19
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 129 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HAMILTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.1%
Asian
4.7%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.