Hamilton High School is a public high school in Anza, California, United States. It became a true 9-12 high school in the school year 2006–2007.
Serving 450 students in grades 6-12, Hamilton ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton High serves the southeast part of its school district in Anza, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 375.2 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of this zone is about 12.1 miles, while the furthest edge extends up to 19.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hamilton's student population of 450 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
450 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamilton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7013 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton's ranking?
Hamilton is ranked #7013 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton?
The graduation rate of Hamilton is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Hamilton?
450 students attend Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hamilton students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton?
Hamilton has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hamilton offer ?
Hamilton offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hamilton part of?
Hamilton is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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