Serving 3,450 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton Southeastern High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Southeastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hamilton Southeastern High School's student population of 3,450 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 164 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
164 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Southeastern High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Southeastern High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
9%
13%
White
70%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Southeastern High School's ranking?
Hamilton Southeastern High School is ranked #113 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hamilton Southeastern High School often compared to?
Hamilton Southeastern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton Southeastern High School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton Southeastern High School is 98%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hamilton Southeastern High School?
3,450 students attend Hamilton Southeastern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hamilton Southeastern High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Southeastern High School?
Hamilton Southeastern High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton Southeastern High School offer ?
Hamilton Southeastern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hamilton Southeastern High School part of?
Hamilton Southeastern High School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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