Hamilton High School

Hamilton K-12 Schools
327 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, MT 59840
558 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
558
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    491 (88.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    30 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.0 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hamilton K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)375-6060
Website: http://www.hsd3.org/Page/3133
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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 9 138
Grade 10 141
Grade 11 152
Grade 12 127
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Corvallis High School
Corvallis K-12 Schools
Charter School 480 Students
1045 Main
Corvallis, MT 59828 (4.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th