Hamilton High School is a public high school in Lisbon, Wisconsin that serves multiple southeastern Wisconsin communities. Hamilton High School is part of the Hamilton School District. It serves all of and Butler, most of Lannon and Sussex, parts of Lisbon and Menomonee Falls, and a small part of Pewaukee.
Serving 1,577 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Sussex, WI, encompassing approximately 37.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 6.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hamilton High School's student population of 1,577 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,577 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamilton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
75%
66%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton High School's ranking?
Hamilton High School is ranked #234 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Hamilton High School often compared to?
Hamilton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arrowhead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton High School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton High School is 96%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Hamilton High School?
1,577 students attend Hamilton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hamilton High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamilton High School offer ?
Hamilton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hamilton High School part of?
Hamilton High School is part of Hamilton School District.
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