HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

Hamilton High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 626 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 51 teachers, Hamilton High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 on East Person Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, is a historic public secondary school serving the students of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. With a deep-rooted history in the South Memphis community, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success. As part of the larger Memphis-Shelby County district, Hamilton High aligns its curriculum with state standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to foster student development both inside and outside the classroom.

The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, emphasizing community engagement and the holistic growth of its student body. By utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the MSCS network, Hamilton High works to address the diverse needs of its urban population, focusing on graduation readiness and academic improvement. Families and prospective students can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide updates through the official Memphis-Shelby County Schools website at http://www.mcsk12.net.

For more information, contact Hamilton High at (901) 416-7838 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1363 E Person Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
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HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 626 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
626
Teachers:
51.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 626 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.3%
Two or more races
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
White
0.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.