HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL
Hamilton High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hamilton K-12 Schools school district, located in Hamilton, MT with about 486 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 31 teachers, Hamilton High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 High School, located in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Hamilton School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and career-technical education. As a focal point of the local community, it emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.
The school benefits from its scenic setting in Hamilton, which fosters a close-knit school culture often reflected in its strong community engagement and spirit. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern resources and diverse student activities, Hamilton High School strives to develop well-rounded individuals. The institution places a significant value on its student-to-teacher relationships and works to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Hamilton High School at (406) 375-6060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hamilton, MT 59840-3135
(406) 375-6060
HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hamilton, MT with about 486 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Hamilton K-12 Schools
- Total Students:
- 486
- Teachers:
- 31.27
- 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 school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 486 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.