Hamilton Community High School

186 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

186

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Community High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	11
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
171 (91.9 %)
Hispanic
11 (5.9 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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 Community Schools
Phone:	(260)488-2161
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 25

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 21

Grade 9 23

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 29

Ungraded 5