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Hamilton Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 708 students in Hamilton Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hamilton Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
708 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton Unified School District, which is ranked #1692 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1677 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
83%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
7%
20%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,083 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,828 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,083
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,828
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hamilton Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 Capay Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Ella Barkley High School
Alternative School
Hwy. 32 And Los Robles St., 30
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3331
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3331
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Community Day
Alternative School
535 Sacramento Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Unified School District?
Hamilton Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 708 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Unified School District?
Hamilton Unified School District is ranked #1692 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Unified School District?
83% of Hamilton Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Unified School District?
Hamilton Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hamilton Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,828 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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