Hamilton High School

Summary:

Hamilton High School is a public high school located in Chandler, Arizona, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 3,850 students. It is part of the Chandler Unified District #80, which is ranked 94 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hamilton High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 65% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 64% in the district and 38% statewide. In mathematics, 55% of 11th-graders were proficient or better, compared to 58% in the district and 30% statewide. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking 8th out of 146 Arizona high schools for Asian students, 3rd out of 10 for African American students, and 10th out of 36 for multi-racial students. Additionally, Hamilton High School has consistently ranked among the top schools in the state for English Language Learner (ELL) student performance.

When compared to other high schools in the area, Hamilton High School stands out as a top-performing school. For example, Arizona College Prep High School, another school in the Chandler Unified District, ranked 10th out of 259 Arizona high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with exceptional academic performance. However, some nearby schools, such as Campo Verde High School and Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep, have a higher percentage of White students compared to Hamilton High School.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 3700 S Arizona Ave
       Chandler, AZ  85248-4500


(480) 883-5000

District: Chandler Unified District #80

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,041 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  3,850

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.5%
Hispanic:
21.5%
Asian:
18.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18% Help


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Compare Details Hamilton High School ranks better than 83.8% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the Chandler Unified District #80. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hamilton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Hamilton High School has the largest high school student body size in the Chandler Unified District #80. Student population at Hamilton High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.5%), Hispanic (21.5%), Asian (18.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton High School is 21.5. 4 high schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton High School is $7,041. 3 high schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton High School 42nd of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Hamilton High School in the ranking list.)

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Chandler Unified District #80:

SchoolDigger ranks Chandler Unified District #80 94th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hamilton High School

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Rank History for all students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 92.27 21st 395 94.7%
2010 92.21 30th 403 92.6%
2011 91.76 32nd 397 91.9%
2012 89.24 40th 471 91.5%
2013 87.50 41st 491 91.6%
2014 89.68 28th 394 92.9%
2015 61.33 70th 261 73.2%
2016 76.44 56th 406 86.2%
2017 77.89 54th 416 87.0%
2018 81.33 40th 420 90.5%
2019 79.24 30th 285 89.5%
2021 88.80 50th 509 90.2%
2022 79.84 64th 464 86.2%
2023 89.77 40th 469 91.5%
2024 83.90 42nd 259 83.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.86 2nd 76 97.4%
2019 38.62 18th 25 28.0%
2021 69.98 90th 374 75.9%
2022 59.53 94th 282 66.7%
2023 65.49 51st 199 74.4%
2024 61.37 10th 36 72.2%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.85 1st 45 97.8%
2021 63.14 17th 312 94.6%
2022 71.77 11th 258 95.7%
2023 56.60 9th 24 62.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.65 20th 155 87.1%
2021 54.46 116th 422 72.5%
2022 49.12 111th 380 70.8%
2023 33.37 94th 172 45.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.23 62nd 253 75.5%
2022 43.79 76th 168 54.8%
2023 68.63 75th 347 78.4%
2024 66.62 46th 168 72.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.43 6th 23 73.9%
2022 30.66 22nd 44 50.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2022 46.81 51st 150 66.0%
2023 28.33 40th 60 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.14 43rd 354 87.9%
2019 80.83 30th 247 87.9%
2021 89.54 47th 492 90.4%
2022 80.52 56th 456 87.7%
2023 87.91 32nd 406 92.1%
2024 79.10 44th 193 77.2%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Foster Care students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.44 11th 130 91.5%
2023 44.31 14th 25 44.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.18 38th 125 69.6%
2023 18.85 64th 74 13.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.03 54th 370 85.4%
2019 70.35 52nd 238 78.2%
2021 85.05 54th 492 89.0%
2022 75.39 84th 455 81.5%
2023 89.67 36th 429 91.6%
2024 83.08 34th 207 83.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.76 16th 83 80.7%
2019 59.88 13th 44 70.5%
2021 76.78 52nd 231 77.5%
2022 82.02 39th 238 83.6%
2023 88.64 8th 146 94.5%
2024 64.62 13th 28 53.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.20 27th 122 77.9%
2021 61.79 82nd 306 73.2%
2022 41.80 140th 301 53.5%
2023 62.52 60th 201 70.1%
2024 66.93 3rd 10 70.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.90 65th 311 79.1%
2019 62.51 46th 183 74.9%
2021 66.73 98th 479 79.5%
2022 50.41 154th 441 65.1%
2023 73.78 64th 379 83.1%
2024 68.69 45th 164 72.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.70 8th 68 88.2%
2021 62.32 49th 256 80.9%
2022 35.61 128th 255 49.8%
2023 38.19 66th 128 48.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.88 17th 94 81.9%
2022 93.15 17th 129 86.8%
2023 63.53 10th 41 75.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.21 39th 291 86.6%
2019 66.56 47th 217 78.3%
2021 79.28 68th 448 84.8%
2022 67.97 93rd 409 77.3%
2023 83.47 40th 371 89.2%
2024 67.53 58th 174 66.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, April 24, 2023

Open Quote not a good school Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Open Quote This school is incredible. The teachers are more than competent, the campus is large and easy to navigate, and the students are mostly respectful to each other. The strict security keeps students safe and protected. There isn't anything Hamilton doesn't offer; all of its fine arts, sports, and academics have achieved national recognition. In fact, more students from Hamilton made it into the regional band and orchestra than any other single high school. The entire school is dedicated to helping students succeed, which is why their AZMerit scores were the highest in the district. Yes, the school is a little overcrowded, but the faculty utilize all classrooms in an optimal way, allowing learning and easy navigation to take place. The sports are great, but definitely not the sole focus of the school, as it has countless clubs and opportunities for its students. If you want your child to succeed, send them to Hamilton. If not, there are plenty of other high schools that might get them where they need to be in order to be college and career-ready. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hamilton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 1173 83 33 361 47 n/a n/a 0 1697
2000 1152 92 31 272 40 n/a n/a 0 1587
2001 2029 150 67 533 73 n/a n/a 0 2852
2004 2122 235 149 577 73 n/a n/a 0 3156
2005 1965 244 183 624 48 n/a n/a 0 3064
2006 1808 257 212 643 55 n/a n/a 0 2975
2007 1894 300 245 694 71 n/a n/a 0 3204
2008 1973 325 272 747 81 n/a n/a 0 3398
2009 1844 350 344 725 78 n/a n/a 0 3341
2010 1795 352 411 690 67 n/a n/a 0 3315
2011 1859 352 439 692 71 0 0 0 3413
2012 1879 341 471 729 76 4 2 0 3502
2013 1898 337 495 746 78 3 16 0 3573
2014 1950 319 493 762 96 6 29 0 3655
2015 1927 326 509 822 94 6 56 0 3740
2016 1940 308 560 839 107 4 82 0 3840
2017 1887 327 609 871 103 7 96 0 3900
2018 1819 309 623 842 80 12 103 0 3788
2019 1777 271 725 912 88 20 126 0 3919
2020 1782 278 746 870 76 21 160 0 3933
2021 1836 293 767 949 78 19 174 0 4116
2022 1743 286 746 845 84 18 204 0 3926
2023 1673 304 719 828 88 8 230 0 3850

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hamilton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 1697 94.7 17.9 n/a
2000 1587 124.2 12.8 n/a
2001 2852 141.9 20.1 n/a
2004 3156 148.8 21.2 n/a
2005 3064 151.9 20.2 24.9
2006 2975 144.9 20.5 9.1
2007 3204 158.4 20.2 6.3
2008 3398 172.0 19.8 3.7
2009 3341 173.0 19.3 7.7
2010 3315 164.7 20.1 14.6
2011 3413 160.6 21.2 18.4
2012 3502 152.5 22.9 20.9
2013 3573 165.5 21.5 23.3
2014 3655 168.5 21.6 23.5
2015 3740 191.0 19.5 23.3
2016 3840 192.0 20.0 21.9
2017 3900 185.1 21.0 25
2018 3788 189.6 19.9 19
2019 3919 194.2 20.1 17
2020 3933 191.2 20.5 19
2021 4116 173.2 23.7 n/a
2022 3926 183.9 21.3 7.9
2023 3850 178.9 21.5 18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hamilton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 1697 94.7 17.9 n/a
2000 1587 124.2 12.8 n/a
2001 2852 141.9 20.1 n/a
2004 3156 148.8 21.2 n/a
2005 3064 151.9 20.2 24.9
2006 2975 144.9 20.5 9.1
2007 3204 158.4 20.2 6.3
2008 3398 172.0 19.8 3.7
2009 3341 173.0 19.3 7.7
2010 3315 164.7 20.1 14.6
2011 3413 160.6 21.2 18.4
2012 3502 152.5 22.9 20.9
2013 3573 165.5 21.5 23.3
2014 3655 168.5 21.6 23.5
2015 3740 191.0 19.5 23.3
2016 3840 192.0 20.0 21.9
2017 3900 185.1 21.0 25
2018 3788 189.6 19.9 19
2019 3919 194.2 20.1 17
2020 3933 191.2 20.5 19
2021 4116 173.2 23.7 n/a
2022 3926 183.9 21.3 7.9
2023 3850 178.9 21.5 18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hamilton High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $5,840 (77.6%) $710 (9.4%) $12,389 (164.7%) $456 (6.1%) $518 (6.9%) $974 (12.9%) $7,524
2020 $109 (1.7%) $15 (0.2%) $233 (3.7%) $5,460 (85.8%) $776 (12.2%) $6,236 (98.1%) $6,360
2021 $67 (1.1%) $12 (0.2%) $147 (2.3%) $5,341 (84.5%) $897 (14.2%) $6,237 (98.7%) $6,317
2022 $486 (6.9%) $86 (1.2%) $1,059 (15.0%) $5,860 (83.2%) $608 (8.6%) $6,468 (91.9%) $7,041

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamilton High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Ranks 30th of 285 High schoolsRanks 40th of 469 High schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
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% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton High School)4962
 13%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Chandler Unified District #80)4560
 15%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona)2941
 12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton High School)5658
 2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Chandler Unified District #80)5255
 3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arizona)3332
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students39193850
 1.8%
African American271304
 12.2%
American Indian8888
Asian725719
 0.8%
Hispanic912828
 9.2%
Pacific Islander208
 60%
White17771673
 5.9%
Two or More Races126230
 82.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17%18%
 1%


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Students at Hamilton High School are 43% White, 22% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Hamilton High School ranks 42nd of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,850 students attended Hamilton High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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