Is Hamilton Community High School a good school?

Hamilton Community High School ranks 212 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hamilton Community High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 168 students attended Hamilton Community High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton Community High School?

Students at Hamilton Community High School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Hamilton Community High School?

Hamilton Community High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hamilton Community Elementary School

Hamilton Community High School

Summary:

Hamilton Community High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Hamilton, Indiana, with a total enrollment of 186 students. The school is part of the DeKalb County Ctl United School District, which is ranked 153 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Hamilton Community High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.94%) compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 83.3% and 92.3% in recent years, generally lower than the 87.8% to 98.0% range of surrounding schools. Additionally, Hamilton Community High School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.3% to 25.2%, higher than the 4.7% to 20.3% rates of nearby schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on ILEARN and SAT tests are lower than state and district averages, particularly in mathematics, with only 30% of students proficient or better in ILEARN Math compared to 40% for the district.

The school's statewide ranking has declined significantly, dropping from 102 out of 388 Indiana high schools in 2020-2021 to 220 out of 431 in 2023-2024. This suggests that Hamilton Community High School's performance has been declining relative to other schools in the state. When compared to nearby schools, such as Fremont High School, Hamilton Community High School generally performs worse on key metrics like graduation rates, academic proficiency, and chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the school has a higher proportion of students from lower-income families, with 35.92% to 44.57% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

Detail:

Public 6-12

903 S Wayne St
Hamilton, IN 46742

(260) 488-2161

District: Hamilton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
212^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,166

Feeder schools for Hamilton Community High School:

Elementary:

Hamilton Community Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 168

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hamilton Community High School ranks better than 65.8% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.18. (See more...)

Compare Details Hamilton Community High School ranks better than 50.8% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hamilton Community High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), Hispanic (4.2%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton Community High School is 8.6. (See more...)

Compare Hamilton Community High School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Community High School is $14,166.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Community High School 166^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Hamilton Community High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Community High School 212^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Hamilton Community High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Hamilton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Community Schools 147^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hamilton Community High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	71.16	80^th	370	78.4%
2006	63.18	136^th	375	63.7%
2007	40.27	287^th	382	24.9%
2008	30.18	324^th	392	17.3%
2009	39.59	307^th	423	27.4%
2010	70.23	113^th	428	73.6%
2011	66.75	144^th	451	68.1%
2012	53.74	236^th	447	47.2%
2013	30.20	354^th	444	20.3%
2014	29.64	381^st	470	18.9%
2015	31.79	370^th	485	23.7%
2016	52.63	268^th	494	45.7%
2017	59.69	195^th	472	58.7%
2018	31.75	361^st	473	23.7%
2019	28.25	360^th	470	23.4%
2021	19.86	382^nd	483	20.9%
2022	30.47	349^th	490	28.8%
2023	40.31	291^st	489	40.5%
2024	65.18	166^th	485	65.8%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hamilton Community High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Hamilton Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	65.76	105^th	349	69.9%
2006	49.20	218^th	349	37.5%
2007	69.41	103^rd	354	70.9%
2008	75.14	67^th	360	81.4%
2009	71.69	89^th	364	75.5%
2010	32.77	241^st	362	33.4%
2011	60.56	97^th	364	73.4%
2012	46.91	180^th	373	51.7%
2013	23.78	289^th	353	18.1%
2014	32.65	262^nd	379	30.9%
2015	42.06	244^th	400	39.0%
2016	37.59	277^th	394	29.7%
2017	45.12	223^rd	380	41.3%
2018	8.82	355^th	385	7.8%
2019	40.85	244^th	389	37.3%
2021	62.41	102^nd	388	73.7%
2022	24.25	318^th	409	22.2%
2023	49.52	178^th	398	55.3%
2024	47.99	212^th	431	50.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Hamilton Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.31	241^st	388	37.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Hamilton Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.16	116^th	392	70.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Hamilton Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	19.41	325^th	378	14.0%
2023	47.48	169^th	375	54.9%
2024	36.23	248^th	381	34.9%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana 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.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hamilton Community High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	330	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1989	300	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1990	310	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1991	321	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1992	338	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1993	345	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1994	353	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1995	356	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	358
1996	356	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	358
1997	355	0	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	362
1998	341	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	345
1999	330	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2000	331	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	333
2001	340	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	342
2002	327	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	333
2003	327	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	333
2004	324	0	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	330
2005	330	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	333
2006	352	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	354
2007	312	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	318
2008	304	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	2	307
2009	275	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	281
2010	251	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	258
2011	236	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	243
2012	205	0	4	1	0	0	6	0	216
2013	219	0	1	2	0	0	3	0	225
2014	213	0	3	2	0	0	3	0	221
2015	198	0	3	1	0	0	5	0	207
2016	162	1	3	6	1	0	3	0	176
2017	147	1	3	4	1	0	2	0	158
2018	115	0	6	3	1	0	4	0	129
2019	114	0	6	7	1	1	3	0	132
2020	124	1	1	6	1	0	1	0	134
2021	163	0	2	6	2	0	2	0	175
2022	183	0	5	12	1	0	5	0	206
2023	171	0	0	11	1	0	3	0	186
2024	160	0	1	7	0	0	0	0	168

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hamilton Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	331	23.7	13.9	0
1989	300	23.9	12.5	6.7
1990	310	23.5	13.1	8.7
1991	325	22.7	14.3	10.2
1992	339	22.7	14.9	9.4
1993	350	24.0	14.6	10.6
1994	357	23.6	15.1	12.9
1995	358	22.9	15.6	10.6
1996	358	22.9	15.6	10.6
1997	362	22.7	15.9	9.1
1998	345	23.0	15.0	13.6
1999	330	21.0	15.7	13.6
2000	333	20.9	15.9	12
2001	342	20.3	16.8	11.7
2002	333	20.9	15.9	15.6
2003	333	20.9	15.9	15.6
2004	330	20.6	16.0	13.6
2005	333	19.5	17.1	16.8
2006	354	20.0	17.7	17.5
2007	318	n/a	n/a	19.2
2008	307	21.3	14.4	19.7
2009	281	20.3	13.8	23.9
2010	258	18.7	13.7	32.8
2011	243	20.8	11.6	32.1
2012	216	21.6	10.0	31.5
2013	225	20.0	11.2	32
2014	221	21.0	10.5	40.3
2015	207	21.0	9.8	38.2
2016	176	20.0	8.8	25.6
2017	158	15.4	10.2	29.1
2018	129	17.1	7.5	35.7
2019	132	14.3	9.2	40.9
2020	134	14.8	9.0	43.3
2021	175	15.0	11.6	44.6
2022	206	20.0	10.3	35.9
2023	186	19.0	9.7	42.5
2024	168	19.5	8.6	40.5

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 Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	331	23.7	13.9	0
1989	300	23.9	12.5	6.7
1990	310	23.5	13.1	8.7
1991	325	22.7	14.3	10.2
1992	339	22.7	14.9	9.4
1993	350	24.0	14.6	10.6
1994	357	23.6	15.1	12.9
1995	358	22.9	15.6	10.6
1996	358	22.9	15.6	10.6
1997	362	22.7	15.9	9.1
1998	345	23.0	15.0	13.6
1999	330	21.0	15.7	13.6
2000	333	20.9	15.9	12
2001	342	20.3	16.8	11.7
2002	333	20.9	15.9	15.6
2003	333	20.9	15.9	15.6
2004	330	20.6	16.0	13.6
2005	333	19.5	17.1	16.8
2006	354	20.0	17.7	17.5
2007	318	n/a	n/a	19.2
2008	307	21.3	14.4	19.7
2009	281	20.3	13.8	23.9
2010	258	18.7	13.7	32.8
2011	243	20.8	11.6	32.1
2012	216	21.6	10.0	31.5
2013	225	20.0	11.2	32
2014	221	21.0	10.5	40.3
2015	207	21.0	9.8	38.2
2016	176	20.0	8.8	25.6
2017	158	15.4	10.2	29.1
2018	129	17.1	7.5	35.7
2019	132	14.3	9.2	40.9
2020	134	14.8	9.0	43.3
2021	175	15.0	11.6	44.6
2022	206	20.0	10.3	35.9
2023	186	19.0	9.7	42.5
2024	168	19.5	8.6	40.5

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 Community High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$220 (1.5%)	$14,932 (98.5%)	$15,152
2020	$146 (1.1%)	$13,671 (98.9%)	$13,818
2021	$741 (5.4%)	$12,921 (94.6%)	$13,662
2022	$177 (1.2%)	$13,989 (98.8%)	$14,166

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamilton Community 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

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 360^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 291^st of 489 Middle schools	17.1%
Ranks 244^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 178^th of 398 High schools	18%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Community High School)	39.1	33.3	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Community Schools)	39.1	33.3	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Hamilton Community High School)	34.8	28.6	6.2%
7th Grade Math (Hamilton Community Schools)	34.8	28.6	6.2%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Community High School)	15.8	26.3	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Community Schools)	15.8	26.3	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Hamilton Community High School)	26.3	21.1	5.3%
8th Grade Math (Hamilton Community Schools)	26.3	21.1	5.3%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Hamilton Community High School)	36.4	9.1	27.3%
End of Course Biology (Hamilton Community Schools)	36.4	9.1	27.3%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	132	186	40.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	7	11	57.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	114	171	50%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.9%	42.5%	1.6%

Schools Near Hamilton Community High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamilton Community High School	Public	6-12	903 S Wayne St	Hamilton	46742	Steuben County	Hamilton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 488-2161	168	20	8.6	40.5%	160 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48	212^th of 431 public high schools	50.8%		49.5	178^th of 398 public high schools	55.3%	34	47.8	17.4	47.4	52.4	50.0	50.0	26.3	28.6	35.0	30.0	40.9	$14,166	$177	$13,989
Eastside Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	603 E Green St	Butler	46721	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Eastern Com School District	No	No	No	No	(260) 868-2186	564	44	12.9	46.5%	525 (93.1%)	6 (1.1%)	22 (3.9%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	46.1	226^th of 431 public high schools	47.6%		61.4	119^th of 398 public high schools	70.1%	107	46.4	20.6		36.0	34.8	35.4		38.2	21.4	29.8	35.6	$13,781	$434	$13,347
Angola High School	Public	9-12	350 S John McBride Ave	Angola	46703	Steuben County	MSD Steuben County	No	No	No	No	(260) 665-2186	741	50	14.8	41.4%	602 (81.2%)	3 (0.4%)	102 (13.8%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.4%)	52.2	186^th of 431 public high schools	56.8%		50.4	172^nd of 398 public high schools	56.8%	14	51.4	24.6									26.2	$10,173	$359	$9,813
DeKalb High School	Public	9-12	3424 Cr 427	Waterloo	46793	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Ctl United School District	No	No	No	No	(260) 920-1012	1,052	60	17.4	37.7%	948 (90.1%)	3 (0.3%)	52 (4.9%)	18 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	24 (2.3%)	69.9	81^st of 431 public high schools	81.2%		65	98^th of 398 public high schools	75.4%	17	62.2	29.5									44.9	$10,501	$297	$10,204
Fremont High School	Public	9-12	701 W Toledo St	Fremont	46737	Steuben County	Fremont Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 495-9876	283	19	14.6	35.3%	269 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	85.5	30^th of 431 public high schools	93.0%		84.1	30^th of 398 public high schools	92.5%		61.8	41.2									65.2	$15,453	$3,120	$12,333
Garrett High School	Public	9-12	801 E Houston St	Garrett	46738	DeKalb County	Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(260) 357-4114	558	49	11.3	39.1%	485 (86.9%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (7.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (3.8%)	35	284^th of 431 public high schools	34.1%		36.7	263^rd of 398 public high schools	33.9%	21	42.6	9.5									36.7	$10,675	$318	$10,357
Prairie Heights Senior High School	Public	9-12	0245 S 1150 E	LaGrange	46761	LaGrange County	Prairie Heights Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(260) 351-3039	422	34	12.5	41.9%	382 (90.5%)	3 (0.7%)	24 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	49.7	201^st of 431 public high schools	53.4%		63.6	109^th of 398 public high schools	72.6%	92	42.6	17.6									51.7	$12,743	$311	$12,432
Impact Institutue	Public	6-12	1607 E Dowling St	Kendallville	46755	Noble County	DeKalb County Eastern Com School District	No	No	No	No	(888) 349-0250	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East Noble High School	Public	9-12	901 Garden St	Kendallville	46755	Noble County	East Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(260) 347-2032	999	68	14.7	36.4%	908 (90.9%)	3 (0.3%)	64 (6.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.9%)	49	205^th of 431 public high schools	52.4%		57.2	143^rd of 398 public high schools	64.1%	62	44.4	23.7									37.4	$10,410	$540	$9,871

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Schools Near Hamilton Community High School