Hamilton High School

www.hamiltonschools.us

781 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hamilton High School, located in Hamilton, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hamilton Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education, the workforce, and active citizenship.

Beyond its traditional classroom offerings, Hamilton High School is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The district focuses on integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies to meet the evolving needs of its student body. With a location serving the broader Hamilton area, the school works closely with families and community stakeholders to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to pursue their individual interests while maintaining high standards of achievement.

781

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	692
Hispanic	53
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
692 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
53 (6.8 %)
Two or More
22 (2.8 %)
Black
7 (0.9 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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 Community Schools
Phone:	(269)751-5185
Website:	http://www.hamiltonschools.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 9 215

Grade 10 207

Grade 11 165

Grade 12 194