Alexander Hamilton High School is a public high school located at 6215 West Warnimont Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Milwaukee's far southwest side.
Serving 1,471 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 51% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton High serves the southern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an attendance zone of approximately 11.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton High School's student population of 1,471 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Can
School Rankings
Hamilton High School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.69, which is more 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
#1899 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
45%
14%
Black
30%
9%
White
9%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
51%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)97.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton High School's ranking?
Hamilton High School is ranked #1899 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Hamilton High School often compared to?
Hamilton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% 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 51%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hamilton High School?
1,471 students attend Hamilton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hamilton High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Hamilton High School located?
Hamilton High School is located in the Root Creek neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Root Creek.
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