Hamilton Community High School is a public high school located in Hamilton, Indiana.
Serving 168 students in grades 6-12, Hamilton Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hamilton Community High School's student population of 168 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Hamilton Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Community High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1424 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Community High School's ranking?
Hamilton Community High School is ranked #1424 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hamilton Community High School often compared to?
Hamilton Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fremont High School, Angola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton Community High School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton Community High School is 80%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hamilton Community High School?
168 students attend Hamilton Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hamilton Community High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Community High School?
Hamilton Community High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton Community High School offer ?
Hamilton Community High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Community High School part of?
Hamilton Community High School is part of Hamilton Community Schools School District.
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