East Hamilton High School

Summary:

East Hamilton High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Ooltewah, Tennessee, part of the Hamilton County school district. With a steady rise in its statewide ranking, East Hamilton High School has become a standout institution, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on academic metrics and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors that sets East Hamilton High School apart is its exceptional academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the Hamilton County and Tennessee averages on standardized tests, with 77.2% of 10th graders proficient or better in Biology I, compared to 37.4% for the county and 36.5% for the state. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for female students, male students, and underrepresented minorities, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and those in the gifted and talented program.

While East Hamilton High School is a high-performing institution, the school's commitment to equity and inclusion is particularly noteworthy. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has remained relatively consistent over the years, is a testament to its efforts to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all students. As the school continues to improve and outperform its peers, such as East Ridge High School and Central High School, it serves as a model for other high schools in the region to emulate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2015 Ooltewah-Ringgold RD
       Ooltewah, TN  37363


(423) 893-3535

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,038 Help


Feeder schools for East Hamilton High School:

Elementary:    Westview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  1,263

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
African American:
18.4%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Hamilton High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94. (See more...)
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Compare Details East Hamilton High School ranks better than 95.7% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2nd among 22 ranked high schools in the Hamilton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.8. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East 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.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at East Hamilton High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), African American (18.4%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Hamilton High School is 18.9. 19 high schools in the Hamilton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Hamilton High School is $11,038. 20 high schools in the Hamilton County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

East Hamilton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Hamilton High School 17th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See East Hamilton High School in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County 82nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Hamilton High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 82.15 63rd 435 85.5%
2011 83.83 57th 462 87.7%
2012 85.73 49th 466 89.5%
2013 83.15 38th 475 92.0%
2014 74.48 76th 485 84.3%
2015 72.50 118th 492 76.0%
2017 65.84 98th 362 72.9%
2018 77.96 77th 563 86.3%
2019 94.00 23rd 574 96.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for East Hamilton High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 49.10 168th 267 37.1%
2011 57.20 138th 273 49.5%
2012 61.36 127th 269 52.8%
2013 76.30 31st 285 89.1%
2014 64.38 76th 296 74.3%
2015 53.09 172nd 300 42.7%
2016 59.50 113th 351 67.8%
2017 67.93 45th 273 83.5%
2018 41.99 186th 341 45.5%
2019 56.47 106th 342 69.0%
2021 74.59 32nd 347 90.8%
2022 75.17 40th 358 88.8%
2023 84.55 26th 384 93.2%
2024 88.80 17th 392 95.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at East Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.87 23rd 127 81.9%
2021 52.87 33rd 125 73.6%
2022 74.51 8th 151 94.7%
2023 70.46 17th 154 89.0%
2024 67.08 29th 183 84.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.53 167th 308 45.8%
2019 41.19 167th 302 44.7%
2021 75.90 23rd 317 92.7%
2022 61.39 70th 322 78.3%
2023 73.29 31st 330 90.6%
2024 90.72 8th 337 97.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at East Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.85 95th 337 71.8%
2021 73.13 41st 340 87.9%
2022 70.59 53rd 350 84.9%
2023 82.92 24th 366 93.4%
2024 85.65 24th 365 93.4%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at East Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.61 1st 20 95.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at East Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.91 106th 329 67.8%
2021 78.59 24th 332 92.8%
2022 77.61 33rd 349 90.5%
2023 86.55 22nd 359 93.9%
2024 89.11 17th 366 95.4%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at East Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.91 29th 47 38.3%
2019 85.81 2nd 45 95.6%
2021 45.96 29th 48 39.6%
2022 49.90 27th 47 42.6%
2023 56.07 23rd 45 48.9%
2024 75.42 10th 47 78.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at East Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.75 128th 199 35.7%
2019 48.29 75th 187 59.9%
2021 64.94 37th 208 82.2%
2022 69.61 29th 222 86.9%
2023 78.70 28th 239 88.3%
2024 73.14 37th 240 84.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at East Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.95 156th 159 1.9%
2019 52.53 54th 153 64.7%
2021 72.81 25th 180 86.1%
2022 76.41 20th 189 89.4%
2023 91.60 10th 202 95.0%
2024 87.64 15th 209 92.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at East Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.49 192nd 307 37.5%
2019 53.13 101st 301 66.4%
2021 80.68 24th 306 92.2%
2022 77.05 33rd 312 89.4%
2023 85.13 23rd 325 92.9%
2024 89.99 15th 326 95.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

East Hamilton High School Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Hamilton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 1162 253 72 66 2 n/a n/a 0 1555
2011 1444 299 81 91 5 3 3 0 1926
2012 1466 337 92 93 5 2 7 0 2002
2013 1393 309 93 92 5 1 6 0 1899
2014 1347 285 86 82 4 2 11 0 1817
2015 1314 277 84 74 3 1 12 0 1765
2016 1299 273 93 86 3 2 14 0 1770
2017 1239 303 84 95 3 2 18 0 1744
2018 1231 326 96 86 1 1 16 0 1757
2019 1134 301 98 108 2 1 60 0 1704
2020 1022 285 92 128 1 1 92 0 1621
2021 621 214 60 86 0 1 71 0 1053
2022 655 255 67 126 1 1 88 0 1193
2023 682 250 70 157 2 0 104 0 1265
2024 674 233 75 164 2 0 115 0 1263

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 East Hamilton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1555 90.8 17.1 n/a
2011 1926 105.9 18.1 24.4
2012 2002 114.0 17.5 31.4
2013 1899 110.7 17.1 29.5
2014 1817 111.0 16.3 28.7
2015 1765 111.0 15.9 30.7
2016 1770 113.0 15.6 24
2017 1744 106.4 16.3 n/a
2018 1757 104.8 16.7 n/a
2019 1704 95.7 17.8 n/a
2020 1621 103.0 15.7 22.9
2021 1053 66.0 15.9 n/a
2022 1193 66.0 18.0 n/a
2023 1265 19.0 66.5 n/a
2024 1263 66.8 18.9 n/a

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 East Hamilton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1555 90.8 17.1 n/a
2011 1926 105.9 18.1 24.4
2012 2002 114.0 17.5 31.4
2013 1899 110.7 17.1 29.5
2014 1817 111.0 16.3 28.7
2015 1765 111.0 15.9 30.7
2016 1770 113.0 15.6 24
2017 1744 106.4 16.3 n/a
2018 1757 104.8 16.7 n/a
2019 1704 95.7 17.8 n/a
2020 1621 103.0 15.7 22.9
2021 1053 66.0 15.9 n/a
2022 1193 66.0 18.0 n/a
2023 1265 19.0 66.5 n/a
2024 1263 66.8 18.9 n/a

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 East Hamilton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $508 (5.5%) $8,458 (91.2%) $9,270
2020 $498 (4.8%) $9,613 (92.6%) $10,385
2021 $825 (6.6%) $11,340 (90.9%) $12,480
2022 $1,416 (13.1%) $9,066 (84.1%) $10,785
2023 $983 (8.9%) $9,733 (88.2%) $11,038

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Hamilton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 106th of 342 High schoolsRanks 26th of 384 High schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (East Hamilton High School)10.126.3
 16.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Hamilton County)15.413.6
 1.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (East Hamilton High School)45.850.7
 4.9%
   9th Grade English I (Hamilton County)33.438
 4.6%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (East Hamilton High School)86.485.5
 0.9%
   9th Grade Geometry (Hamilton County)66.260.1
 6.1%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (East Hamilton High School)60.788.4
 27.7%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County)51.858.4
 6.6%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (East Hamilton High School)47.873.5
 25.7%
   10th Grade English II (Hamilton County)4159.6
 18.6%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (East Hamilton High School)19.243.3
 24.1%
   10th Grade Geometry (Hamilton County)20.322.6
 2.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (East Hamilton High School)12.531.4
 18.9%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County)13.416.9
 3.5%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
All Grades Algebra I (East Hamilton High School)33.225.2
 8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Hamilton County)26.924.1
 2.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (East Hamilton High School)34.345.2
 10.9%
   All Grades Algebra II (Hamilton County)25.827.5
 1.7%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades English I (East Hamilton High School)43.950
 6.1%
   All Grades English I (Hamilton County)31.937
 5.1%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (East Hamilton High School)46.572
 25.5%
   All Grades English II (Hamilton County)38.356.5
 18.2%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (East Hamilton High School)49.550.3
 0.8%
   All Grades Geometry (Hamilton County)32.731.2
 1.5%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17041265
 25.8%
African American301250
 16.9%
American Indian22
Asian9870
 28.6%
Hispanic108157
 45.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1134682
 39.9%
Two or More Races60104
 73.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Hamilton High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,263 students attended East Hamilton High School.

East Hamilton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Westview Elementary School

Students at East Hamilton High School are 53% White, 18% African American, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Yes! East Hamilton High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 17th of 392 Tennessee high schools.


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

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