Is Hamilton Heights High School a good school?

Hamilton Heights High School ranks 57 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hamilton Heights High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 687 students attended Hamilton Heights High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton Heights High School?

Students at Hamilton Heights High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Hamilton Heights High School?

Hamilton Heights High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hamilton Heights Elementary School Middle : Hamilton Heights Middle School

Hamilton Heights High School

Summary:

Hamilton Heights High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Arcadia, Indiana, with a student population of 711. The school is part of the Noblesville Schools district, which is ranked 72 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Hamilton Heights High School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Indiana high schools, with a current ranking of 88 out of 431 schools. The school's students perform well on standardized tests, with 63.52% proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and 24.53% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. Hamilton Heights High School also excels in the ILEARN/Biology end-of-course exam, with 36.36% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 29%. The school maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 98.2% and has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 30.66%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Westfield High School and Sheridan High School, Hamilton Heights High School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance and positive student outcomes. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.4% in 2020-2021 to 21.7% in 2022-2023, which is an area the school may want to address. Overall, Hamilton Heights High School is a high-performing public high school that has maintained a strong academic reputation and supportive learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

25802 Sr 19
Arcadia, IN 46030

(317) 984-3551

District: Hamilton Heights School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,222

Feeder schools for Hamilton Heights High School:

Elementary:	Hamilton Heights Elementary School
Middle:	Hamilton Heights Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 687

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hamilton Heights High School ranks better than 86.8% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hamilton Heights 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 (92%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton Heights High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Hamilton Heights High School employs 46.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Heights High School is $11,222.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton Heights High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Heights High School 57^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Hamilton Heights High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Hamilton Heights School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Heights School Corp 66^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hamilton Heights High School

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Rank History for all students at Hamilton Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	76.26	53^rd	349	84.8%
2006	76.17	59^th	349	83.1%
2007	87.18	18^th	354	94.9%
2008	82.94	32^nd	360	91.1%
2009	82.38	42^nd	364	88.5%
2010	48.11	148^th	362	59.1%
2011	69.82	45^th	364	87.6%
2012	54.93	125^th	373	66.5%
2013	53.45	114^th	353	67.7%
2014	43.76	197^th	379	48.0%
2015	48.96	196^th	400	51.0%
2016	70.03	83^rd	394	78.9%
2017	54.74	156^th	380	58.9%
2018	70.61	93^rd	385	75.8%
2019	61.14	116^th	389	70.2%
2021	43.94	217^th	388	44.1%
2022	71.84	102^nd	409	75.1%
2023	65.07	97^th	398	75.6%
2024	76.17	57^th	431	86.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hamilton Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.88	49^th	285	82.8%
2024	39.99	158^th	289	45.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.05	56^th	379	85.2%
2024	77.73	46^th	377	87.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Hamilton Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.97	95^th	388	75.5%
2024	73.30	65^th	392	83.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Hamilton Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.96	111^th	383	71.0%
2024	75.39	59^th	392	84.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hamilton Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.19	84^th	184	54.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hamilton Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	60.69	139^th	378	63.2%
2023	55.27	126^th	375	66.4%
2024	71.04	58^th	381	84.8%

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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 Heights High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	595	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1989	587	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
1990	561	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1991	607	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	614
1992	629	4	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
1993	646	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
1994	642	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	647
1995	638	0	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	646
1996	638	0	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	646
1997	670	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	677
1998	682	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	688
1999	679	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	679
2000	699	3	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	708
2001	700	3	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	707
2002	703	5	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	716
2003	703	5	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	716
2004	702	4	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	712
2005	704	6	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	716
2006	717	5	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	729
2007	710	4	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	6	728
2008	726	4	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	8	745
2009	709	5	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	13	733
2010	723	3	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	13	746
2011	692	2	2	19	5	0	22	0	742
2012	673	4	2	14	5	0	14	0	712
2013	682	4	0	15	4	0	9	0	714
2014	654	6	2	15	2	0	7	0	686
2015	654	7	1	17	1	0	4	0	684
2016	677	7	1	19	2	0	3	0	709
2017	688	9	2	24	2	0	4	0	729
2018	696	12	3	23	5	0	3	0	742
2019	689	11	4	29	4	0	5	0	742
2020	681	13	5	38	6	0	7	0	750
2021	703	10	4	34	7	0	8	0	766
2022	671	8	6	30	4	0	12	0	731
2023	660	6	3	26	4	0	12	0	711
2024	632	7	1	28	2	0	17	0	687

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 Heights High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	599	31.1	19.2	3.8
1989	592	33.2	17.8	3.5
1990	565	33.2	17.0	3.7
1991	614	31.2	19.6	5.5
1992	642	31.0	20.7	6.2
1993	653	31.1	21.0	6.9
1994	647	34.6	18.7	5.7
1995	646	35.7	18.1	6.7
1996	646	35.7	18.1	6.7
1997	677	40.4	16.8	6.4
1998	688	39.3	17.5	4.7
1999	679	40.2	16.9	9.7
2000	708	41.8	16.9	9.3
2001	707	39.6	17.9	8.2
2002	716	40.3	17.8	10.9
2003	716	40.3	17.8	10.9
2004	712	39.9	17.8	16.3
2005	716	40.0	17.9	13.5
2006	729	40.6	18.0	13.2
2007	728	n/a	n/a	15.2
2008	745	38.2	19.5	16.4
2009	733	39.7	18.5	20
2010	746	39.0	19.1	25.8
2011	742	37.5	19.7	26.3
2012	712	42.1	16.8	22.5
2013	714	36.5	19.5	22.5
2014	686	36.5	18.7	24.8
2015	684	37.0	18.4	24.6
2016	709	37.0	19.1	23
2017	729	36.6	19.8	25.9
2018	742	35.7	20.7	27.9
2019	742	36.0	20.5	26.1
2020	750	35.0	21.4	27.2
2021	766	39.7	19.2	26.2
2022	731	48.1	15.1	24.6
2023	711	43.6	16.2	30.7
2024	687	46.1	14.8	32.2

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 Heights High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	599	31.1	19.2	3.8
1989	592	33.2	17.8	3.5
1990	565	33.2	17.0	3.7
1991	614	31.2	19.6	5.5
1992	642	31.0	20.7	6.2
1993	653	31.1	21.0	6.9
1994	647	34.6	18.7	5.7
1995	646	35.7	18.1	6.7
1996	646	35.7	18.1	6.7
1997	677	40.4	16.8	6.4
1998	688	39.3	17.5	4.7
1999	679	40.2	16.9	9.7
2000	708	41.8	16.9	9.3
2001	707	39.6	17.9	8.2
2002	716	40.3	17.8	10.9
2003	716	40.3	17.8	10.9
2004	712	39.9	17.8	16.3
2005	716	40.0	17.9	13.5
2006	729	40.6	18.0	13.2
2007	728	n/a	n/a	15.2
2008	745	38.2	19.5	16.4
2009	733	39.7	18.5	20
2010	746	39.0	19.1	25.8
2011	742	37.5	19.7	26.3
2012	712	42.1	16.8	22.5
2013	714	36.5	19.5	22.5
2014	686	36.5	18.7	24.8
2015	684	37.0	18.4	24.6
2016	709	37.0	19.1	23
2017	729	36.6	19.8	25.9
2018	742	35.7	20.7	27.9
2019	742	36.0	20.5	26.1
2020	750	35.0	21.4	27.2
2021	766	39.7	19.2	26.2
2022	731	48.1	15.1	24.6
2023	711	43.6	16.2	30.7
2024	687	46.1	14.8	32.2

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 Heights High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$71 (0.7%)	$9,722 (99.3%)	$9,793
2020	$148 (1.4%)	$10,254 (98.6%)	$10,402
2021	$549 (5.5%)	$9,458 (94.5%)	$10,007
2022	$723 (6.4%)	$10,498 (93.5%)	$11,222

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamilton Heights High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 116^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 97^th of 398 High schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Hamilton Heights High School)	36.3	36.4	0.1%
End of Course Biology (Hamilton Heights School Corp)	36.3	36.4	0.1%
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	742	711	4.2%
African American	11	6	45.5%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	29	26	10.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	689	660	4.2%
Two or More Races	5	12	140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.1%	30.7%	4.5%

Schools Near Hamilton Heights 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 All Grades	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 Heights High School	Public	9-12	25802 Sr 19	Arcadia	46030	Hamilton County	Hamilton Heights School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 984-3551	687	46	14.8	32.2%	632 (92.0%)	7 (1.0%)	28 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	76.2	57^th of 431 public high schools	86.8%		65.1	97^th of 398 public high schools	75.6%	40	63.5	24.5			63.7	$11,222	$723	$10,499
Noblesville High School	Public	9-12	18111 Cumberland Rd	Noblesville	46060	Hamilton County	Noblesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 773-4680	3,227	194	16.6	25.8%	2,535 (78.6%)	163 (5.1%)	318 (9.9%)	90 (2.8%)	6 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	109 (3.4%)	87.6	22^nd of 431 public high schools	94.9%		83.6	33^rd of 398 public high schools	91.7%	11	73.4	46.2			57.9	$9,514	$227	$9,287
Tipton High School	Public	9-12	619 S Main St	Tipton	46072	Tipton County	Tipton Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 675-7431	454	36	12.5	37.9%	402 (88.5%)	5 (1.1%)	28 (6.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	62	124^th of 431 public high schools	71.2%		57.5	141^st of 398 public high schools	64.6%	17	60.4	26.7			41.0	$12,343	$320	$12,023
Options Indiana	Public, Charter	6-12	18077 River Rd	Noblesville	46062	Hamilton County	Options Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(765) 621-0832	603	27	22.1	5.6%	469 (77.8%)	28 (4.6%)	56 (9.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.6%)	21.7	338^th of 431 public high schools	21.6%		13.2	358^th of 398 public high schools	10.1%	20	28.0	3.4			43.9	$9,477	$188	$9,288
Excel Center - Noblesville	Public, Charter	9-12	300 N 17 St	Noblesville	46060	Hamilton County	Excel Center - Noblesville	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-4410	214	10	21.4	32.2%	90 (42.1%)	25 (11.7%)	66 (30.8%)	25 (11.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	34.5	287^th of 431 public high schools	33.4%					(n/a)	50.0	0.0				$4,978	$427	$4,551
Westfield High School	Public	9-12	18250 N Union St	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 867-6800	2,798	170	16.4	19.2%	2,093 (74.8%)	154 (5.5%)	316 (11.3%)	99 (3.5%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (4.7%)	91.5	13^th of 431 public high schools	97.0%		94.9	8^th of 398 public high schools	98.0%	5	74.7	47.4			67.0	$9,748	$233	$9,515
Options Noblesville	Public, Charter	6-12	9945 Cumberland Pointe Blvd	Noblesville	46060	Hamilton County	Options Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 773-8659	170	17	10.1	10.6%	123 (72.4%)	16 (9.4%)	14 (8.2%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.1%)	16.8	360^th of 431 public high schools	16.5%		15.5	349^th of 398 public high schools	12.3%	11	26.8	7.3	8.3	0.0	20.0	$12,422	$188	$12,234
Sheridan High School	Public	9-12	24185 N Hinesley Rd	Sheridan	46069	Hamilton County	Sheridan Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 758-4431	336	31	11.0	37.2%	304 (90.5%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	66	100^th of 431 public high schools	76.8%		63.9	105^th of 398 public high schools	73.6%	5	53.3	30.7			47.1	$13,794	$287	$13,508
Lapel Senior High School	Public	9-12	1850 S 900 W	Lapel	46051	Madison County	Frankton-Lapel Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 534-3137	466	29	16.2	0.6%	416 (89.3%)	12 (2.6%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.3%)	72.8	66^th of 431 public high schools	84.7%		75.3	56^th of 398 public high schools	85.9%	10	65.3	27.4			52.5	$10,235	$363	$9,872
John H Hinds Career Center	Public	6-12	1105 N 19th St	Elwood	46036	Madison County	Elwood Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 552-9881	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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