Hamilton Southeastern HS

3,450 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hamilton Southeastern High School (HSE), located in Fishers, Indiana, is one of the largest and most prominent public high schools in the state. Serving a suburban community northeast of Indianapolis, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to a comprehensive educational experience. HSE offers a vast array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a highly active student body involved in a wide variety of championship-level athletics, performing arts, and diverse student clubs. The school is a cornerstone of the Fishers community, characterized by its modern facilities, a focus on technological integration in the classroom, and a culture that encourages student leadership, community service, and school spirit.

3,450

Total Students

163.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Southeastern HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2,401
Hispanic	246
Black	314
Asian	312
Two or More	169
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
2,401 (69.6 %)
Black
314 (9.1 %)
Asian
312 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
246 (7.1 %)
Two or More
169 (4.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Phone:	(317)594-4190
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	163.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	497
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 821

Grade 10 897

Grade 11 851

Grade 12 881