Hamilton High School

Summary:

Hamilton High School is a public high school serving 781 students in grades 9-12 in Hamilton, Michigan. The school is part of the Hamilton Community Schools district, which is ranked 117 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Hamilton High School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance. The school has ranked in the top 25-30% of Michigan high schools over the past decade, reaching as high as 64th out of 799 schools in 2013-2014. Its four-year graduation rates have ranged from 89.6% to 96.6% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Holland High School (71.9%) and Fennville Public High School (87.3%). Hamilton High School students also consistently outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, including the M-Step and SAT.

One notable difference is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.6%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools. Additionally, Hamilton High School has a relatively high per-student spending of $12,946 in 2022-2023, higher than the state average and nearby schools like Fennville Public High School ($14,271) and Holland High School ($19,156). This suggests that the school's strong academic performance may be supported by adequate funding and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4911 136th Ave
       Hamilton, MI  49419-9606


(269) 751-5185

District: Hamilton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,946 Help


Feeder schools for Hamilton High School:

Elementary:    Bentheim Elementary School
    Blue Star Elementary School
    Hamilton Elementary School
    Sandyview Elementary School
Middle:    Hamilton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  781

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hamilton High School ranks better than 69.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.6. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hamilton High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.7% 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 18.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton High School is $12,946.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton High School 227th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Hamilton High School in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Community Schools 117th of 610 Michigan 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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.53 127th 705 82.0%
2007 83.28 97th 767 87.4%
2008 88.98 58th 750 92.3%
2009 88.29 61st 754 91.9%
2010 87.71 53rd 765 93.1%
2011 87.39 53rd 784 93.2%
2012 88.27 72nd 773 90.7%
2013 83.80 106th 805 86.8%
2014 88.32 64th 799 92.0%
2015 88.09 71st 832 91.5%
2016 85.06 99th 852 88.4%
2017 78.33 141st 835 83.1%
2018 82.61 119th 824 85.6%
2019 73.36 155th 666 76.7%
2021 63.79 157th 561 72.0%
2022 76.70 114th 531 78.5%
2023 70.06 180th 735 75.5%
2024 63.60 227th 743 69.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.90 44th 315 86.0%
2021 58.60 12th 25 52.0%
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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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.61 106th 755 86.0%
2019 67.25 136th 532 74.4%
2021 82.24 53rd 417 87.3%
2022 56.72 170th 369 53.9%
2023 63.67 186th 614 69.7%
2024 53.81 271st 654 58.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.23 91st 710 87.2%
2019 72.54 127th 554 77.1%
2021 49.90 213th 462 53.9%
2022 77.86 91st 416 78.1%
2023 60.67 208th 611 66.0%
2024 56.73 250th 619 59.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.91 144th 707 79.6%
2019 66.48 169th 543 68.9%
2021 65.28 128th 472 72.9%
2022 66.12 153rd 440 65.2%
2023 70.26 149th 611 75.6%
2024 60.41 220th 633 65.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.81 92nd 201 54.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.37 116th 708 83.6%
2019 66.19 168th 582 71.1%
2021 64.39 141st 516 72.7%
2022 74.46 119th 492 75.8%
2023 67.92 174th 647 73.1%
2024 54.77 249th 638 61.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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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
1988 707 1 27 14 0 n/a n/a -12 737
1989 740 0 26 16 0 n/a n/a -8 774
1990 775 0 21 23 0 n/a n/a -7 812
1991 806 0 19 41 0 n/a n/a 0 866
1992 829 0 15 19 0 n/a n/a 0 863
1993 875 0 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 900
1994 895 2 10 20 0 n/a n/a 0 927
1995 917 1 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 946
1996 917 1 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 946
1997 934 0 11 15 0 n/a n/a 0 960
1998 947 1 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 973
1999 986 1 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1010
2000 994 2 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1024
2001 1052 2 10 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1088
2002 914 0 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 928
2003 914 0 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 928
2004 802 0 16 9 1 n/a n/a 0 828
2005 837 2 26 35 1 n/a n/a 0 901
2006 822 3 28 24 1 n/a n/a 0 878
2007 737 1 22 26 23 n/a n/a 0 809
2008 740 4 17 7 16 n/a n/a 1 785
2009 728 4 9 10 19 n/a n/a 2 772
2010 754 9 3 16 9 n/a n/a 2 793
2011 756 9 5 21 8 0 1 0 800
2012 770 7 7 28 8 0 1 0 821
2013 769 6 8 34 2 1 1 0 821
2014 752 2 8 38 3 2 1 0 806
2015 763 3 11 39 3 2 2 0 823
2016 759 6 11 42 1 2 1 0 822
2017 756 7 12 44 0 1 5 0 825
2018 737 7 13 47 0 0 11 0 815
2019 727 8 12 51 0 0 11 0 809
2020 725 7 10 54 0 0 19 0 815
2021 711 8 8 47 0 0 24 0 798
2022 659 8 4 45 1 0 24 0 741
2023 692 7 6 53 1 0 22 0 781

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
1988 737 n/a n/a n/a
1989 774 n/a n/a 1.9
1990 812 52.0 15.6 2.6
1991 866 n/a n/a n/a
1992 863 n/a n/a 5.7
1993 900 n/a 0.0 4.9
1994 927 45.0 20.6 2.7
1995 946 47.8 19.8 3.6
1996 946 47.8 19.8 3.6
1997 960 46.0 20.9 5.2
1998 973 47.0 20.7 3
1999 1010 48.0 21.0 4
2000 1024 52.2 19.6 6.1
2001 1088 54.4 20.0 5
2002 928 40.9 22.7 6.3
2003 928 40.9 22.7 6.3
2004 828 40.5 20.4 9.8
2005 901 42.9 21.0 10.8
2006 878 42.1 20.9 12.2
2007 809 42.4 19.1 12.4
2008 785 42.5 18.5 17.2
2009 772 43.8 17.6 14.9
2010 793 44.7 17.7 21.1
2011 800 44.0 18.1 22.1
2012 821 43.2 18.9 22.3
2013 821 41.0 19.9 21.4
2014 806 41.2 19.5 19.7
2015 823 39.0 21.1 15.4
2016 822 40.0 20.5 16.5
2017 825 39.0 21.1 14.3
2018 815 40.8 19.9 20.6
2019 809 39.7 20.3 19.8
2020 815 40.2 20.2 18.9
2021 798 41.8 19.0 21.3
2022 741 41.0 18.0 18.2
2023 781 42.2 18.5 22.7

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
1988 737 n/a n/a n/a
1989 774 n/a n/a 1.9
1990 812 52.0 15.6 2.6
1991 866 n/a n/a n/a
1992 863 n/a n/a 5.7
1993 900 n/a 0.0 4.9
1994 927 45.0 20.6 2.7
1995 946 47.8 19.8 3.6
1996 946 47.8 19.8 3.6
1997 960 46.0 20.9 5.2
1998 973 47.0 20.7 3
1999 1010 48.0 21.0 4
2000 1024 52.2 19.6 6.1
2001 1088 54.4 20.0 5
2002 928 40.9 22.7 6.3
2003 928 40.9 22.7 6.3
2004 828 40.5 20.4 9.8
2005 901 42.9 21.0 10.8
2006 878 42.1 20.9 12.2
2007 809 42.4 19.1 12.4
2008 785 42.5 18.5 17.2
2009 772 43.8 17.6 14.9
2010 793 44.7 17.7 21.1
2011 800 44.0 18.1 22.1
2012 821 43.2 18.9 22.3
2013 821 41.0 19.9 21.4
2014 806 41.2 19.5 19.7
2015 823 39.0 21.1 15.4
2016 822 40.0 20.5 16.5
2017 825 39.0 21.1 14.3
2018 815 40.8 19.9 20.6
2019 809 39.7 20.3 19.8
2020 815 40.2 20.2 18.9
2021 798 41.8 19.0 21.3
2022 741 41.0 18.0 18.2
2023 781 42.2 18.5 22.7

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $333 (3.1%) $10,247 (96.9%) $10,580
2020 $327 (3.2%) $9,927 (96.8%) $10,254
2021 $676 (6.1%) $10,364 (93.9%) $11,040
2022 $664 (5.3%) $11,780 (94.7%) $12,443
2023 $757 (5.8%) $12,189 (94.2%) $12,946

Data source: Michigan 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 666 High schoolsRanks 180th of 735 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Hamilton High School)57.643.6
 14%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Hamilton Community Schools)57.242
 15.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Hamilton High School)63.363.1
 0.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Hamilton Community Schools)62.659.6
 3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton High School)42.444.4
 2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Community Schools)40.641
 0.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students809781
 3.5%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian01
Asian126
 50%
Hispanic5153
 3.9%
Pacific Islander00
White727692
 4.8%
Two or More Races1122
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.8%22.7%
 2.9%


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Hamilton High School ranks 227th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Hamilton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bentheim Elementary School
Elementary : Blue Star Elementary School
Elementary : Hamilton Elementary School
Elementary : Sandyview Elementary School
Middle : Hamilton Middle School

Students at Hamilton High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 781 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 Michigan Department of Education.

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