Is Hamilton High School a good school?

Hamilton High School ranks 380 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hamilton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Hamilton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton High School?

Students at Hamilton High School are 81% White, 18% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Hamilton High School?

Hamilton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ann Whitney Elementary Middle : Hamilton J H

Hamilton High School

Summary:

Hamilton High School is a public high school serving 236 students in grades 9-12 in Hamilton, Texas. The school has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Texas high schools, with a strong focus on academic performance and student success.

Hamilton High School stands out for its impressive academic metrics, including high proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly in English and Science. The school's four-year graduation rate is notably high, ranging from 96.3% to 98.5% over the past five years, significantly exceeding the state average. Additionally, Hamilton High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to the state average, suggesting a more personalized learning environment and greater investment in educational resources.

Compared to the nearby Evant High School, which is part of the Evant Independent School District, Hamilton High School significantly outperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratio, highlighting the relative strength of the Hamilton Independent School District. While the school performs well for most student subgroups, there is room for improvement in supporting English Language Learners and Special Education students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

610 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531-0392

(254) 386-8167

District: Hamilton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
380^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,277

Feeder schools for Hamilton High School:

Elementary:	Ann Whitney Elementary
Middle:	Hamilton J H

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

18.2%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hamilton High School ranks better than 80.9% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.82. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.6%), Hispanic (18.2%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton High School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Hamilton High School employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton High School is $16,277.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton High School 380^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Hamilton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Hamilton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Independent School District (Isd) 314^th of 968 Texas 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	TX State Percentile
2004	60.58	649^th	1427	54.5%
2005	76.41	215^th	1429	85.0%
2006	71.60	346^th	1430	75.8%
2007	69.64	433^rd	1497	71.1%
2008	69.08	418^th	1510	72.3%
2009	67.98	454^th	1539	70.5%
2010	72.85	274^th	1568	82.5%
2011	67.53	495^th	1672	70.4%
2012	42.30	1039^th	1603	35.2%
2013	65.22	484^th	1652	70.7%
2014	61.92	603^rd	1734	65.2%
2015	65.71	545^th	1743	68.7%
2016	66.69	483^rd	1762	72.6%
2017	45.66	859^th	1777	51.7%
2018	42.08	987^th	1797	45.1%
2019	51.83	822^nd	1857	55.7%
2021	73.40	344^th	1861	81.5%
2022	70.54	365^th	1876	80.5%
2023	72.58	363^rd	1961	81.5%
2024	71.82	380^th	1987	80.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hamilton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	14.83	1124^th	1195	5.9%
2023	25.08	1037^th	1371	24.4%
2024	60.87	329^th	1435	77.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hamilton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.41	824^th	1347	38.8%
2019	79.46	135^th	1357	90.1%
2021	33.03	959^th	1382	30.6%
2022	85.20	95^th	1418	93.3%
2023	40.38	802^nd	1478	45.7%
2024	32.00	1112^th	1547	28.1%

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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	TX State Percentile
2018	36.72	1179^th	1794	34.3%
2019	46.59	904^th	1818	50.3%
2021	61.82	505^th	1848	72.7%
2022	63.86	404^th	1847	78.1%
2023	64.45	439^th	1897	76.9%
2024	55.89	597^th	1883	68.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Hamilton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.60	1011^th	1781	43.2%
2019	47.19	966^th	1798	46.3%
2021	74.35	321^st	1815	82.3%
2022	74.16	286^th	1841	84.5%
2023	74.30	299^th	1891	84.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hamilton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.91	9^th	1137	99.2%
2019	72.32	26^th	1145	97.7%
2021	76.39	33^rd	1177	97.2%
2022	71.25	271^st	1172	76.9%
2023	67.94	427^th	1182	63.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Hamilton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.03	1569^th	1784	12.1%
2019	27.13	1447^th	1810	20.1%
2021	37.48	1088^th	1829	40.5%
2022	58.90	464^th	1837	74.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Hamilton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.49	1076^th	1803	40.3%
2019	52.06	767^th	1824	57.9%
2021	70.38	382^nd	1840	79.2%
2022	64.40	474^th	1853	74.4%
2023	67.88	451^st	1913	76.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hamilton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.42	920^th	1691	45.6%
2019	37.66	1094^th	1714	36.2%
2021	50.94	747^th	1743	57.1%
2022	63.62	414^th	1762	76.5%
2023	63.07	486^th	1820	73.3%
2024	57.30	556^th	1804	69.2%

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Rank History for White students at Hamilton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.60	1213^th	1539	21.2%
2019	38.56	1015^th	1526	33.5%
2021	66.45	389^th	1510	74.2%
2022	57.48	537^th	1525	64.8%
2023	60.79	542^nd	1576	65.6%
2024	55.33	596^th	1556	61.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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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	Total
1989	185	0	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	198
1990	169	0	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	184
1991	170	0	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	188
1992	177	0	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	194
1993	192	0	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	210
1994	209	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	223
1995	226	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	240
1996	226	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	240
1997	231	0	4	15	2	n/a	n/a	252
1998	244	0	1	16	2	n/a	n/a	263
1999	237	0	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	249
2000	263	0	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	279
2001	246	0	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	272
2002	245	1	2	24	1	n/a	n/a	273
2003	245	1	2	24	1	n/a	n/a	273
2004	247	0	2	25	0	n/a	n/a	274
2005	255	0	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	280
2006	242	1	2	20	1	n/a	n/a	266
2007	236	2	3	22	1	n/a	n/a	264
2008	233	2	2	24	1	n/a	n/a	262
2009	206	1	1	29	4	n/a	n/a	241
2010	220	1	2	27	3	n/a	n/a	253
2011	181	2	2	31	2	0	5	223
2012	184	2	1	36	2	0	6	231
2013	194	4	1	34	2	0	5	240
2014	160	3	1	34	1	0	6	205
2015	175	3	1	32	1	0	5	217
2016	163	3	1	38	1	0	2	208
2017	175	1	0	34	2	0	2	214
2018	188	1	1	46	1	0	4	241
2019	181	1	1	47	0	0	4	234
2020	169	0	1	43	1	0	4	218
2021	170	0	1	47	0	0	3	221
2022	174	0	0	45	0	0	6	225
2023	193	0	0	40	0	0	3	236
2024	204	1	0	46	0	0	2	253

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
1989	198	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	184	17.0	10.8	n/a
1991	188	16.8	11.1	n/a
1992	194	17.3	11.2	17.5
1993	210	17.0	12.4	29.5
1994	223	17.6	12.7	22.4
1995	240	19.7	12.2	18.3
1996	240	19.7	12.2	18.3
1997	252	20.2	12.5	14.3
1998	263	22.2	11.8	17.9
1999	249	23.8	10.5	25.3
2000	279	24.2	11.5	26.9
2001	272	28.4	9.6	28.3
2002	273	28.8	9.5	31.5
2003	273	28.8	9.5	31.5
2004	274	26.3	10.4	31.8
2005	280	25.3	11.1	35.4
2006	266	24.9	10.7	36.8
2007	264	23.2	11.4	39
2008	262	23.5	11.1	41.6
2009	241	23.0	10.5	46.1
2010	253	21.6	11.6	45.1
2011	223	25.3	8.8	48
2012	231	24.2	9.5	47.2
2013	240	24.0	9.9	42.9
2014	205	22.6	9.0	45.9
2015	217	20.0	10.8	42.4
2016	208	21.0	9.9	39.4
2017	214	23.3	9.1	40.7
2018	241	20.7	11.6	48.1
2019	234	23.1	10.1	47.4
2020	218	25.7	8.4	45
2021	221	26.8	8.2	39.4
2022	225	26.6	8.4	42.7
2023	236	26.9	8.7	42.8
2024	253	25.1	10.0	50.2

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	198	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	184	17.0	10.8	n/a
1991	188	16.8	11.1	n/a
1992	194	17.3	11.2	17.5
1993	210	17.0	12.4	29.5
1994	223	17.6	12.7	22.4
1995	240	19.7	12.2	18.3
1996	240	19.7	12.2	18.3
1997	252	20.2	12.5	14.3
1998	263	22.2	11.8	17.9
1999	249	23.8	10.5	25.3
2000	279	24.2	11.5	26.9
2001	272	28.4	9.6	28.3
2002	273	28.8	9.5	31.5
2003	273	28.8	9.5	31.5
2004	274	26.3	10.4	31.8
2005	280	25.3	11.1	35.4
2006	266	24.9	10.7	36.8
2007	264	23.2	11.4	39
2008	262	23.5	11.1	41.6
2009	241	23.0	10.5	46.1
2010	253	21.6	11.6	45.1
2011	223	25.3	8.8	48
2012	231	24.2	9.5	47.2
2013	240	24.0	9.9	42.9
2014	205	22.6	9.0	45.9
2015	217	20.0	10.8	42.4
2016	208	21.0	9.9	39.4
2017	214	23.3	9.1	40.7
2018	241	20.7	11.6	48.1
2019	234	23.1	10.1	47.4
2020	218	25.7	8.4	45
2021	221	26.8	8.2	39.4
2022	225	26.6	8.4	42.7
2023	236	26.9	8.7	42.8
2024	253	25.1	10.0	50.2

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 High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$504 (3.5%)	$13,872 (96.5%)	$14,377
2020	$730 (4.5%)	$15,350 (95.5%)	$16,080
2021	$524 (3.2%)	$15,753 (96.8%)	$16,277

Data source: Texas 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 822^nd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 363^rd of 1961 High schools	25.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hamilton High School)	33	51	18%
End of Course Algebra I (Hamilton Independent School District (Isd))	53	54	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Hamilton High School)	74	78	4%
End of Course Biology (Hamilton Independent School District (Isd))	74	78	4%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Hamilton High School)	55	78	23%
End of Course English I Reading (Hamilton Independent School District (Isd))	55	78	23%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Hamilton High School)	47	72	25%
End of Course English II Reading (Hamilton Independent School District (Isd))	46	72	26%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Hamilton High School)	72	85	13%
End of Course U.S. History (Hamilton Independent School District (Isd))	72	85	13%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	234	236	0.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	47	40	14.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	181	193	6.6%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.4%	42.8%	4.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamilton High School	Public	9-12	610 S College	Hamilton	76531	Hamilton County	Hamilton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 386-8167	253	25	10.0	50.2%	204 (80.6%)	1 (0.4%)	46 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	71.8	380^th of 1987 public high schools	80.9%		72.6	363^rd of 1961 public high schools	81.5%	17	54.6	77.6	82.6	75.3	66.7									$16,277	$524	$15,753
Evant High School	Public	6-12	339 Memory Ln	Evant	76525	Coryell County	Evant Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 471-3160	98	10	9.4	58.2%	60 (61.2%)	1 (1.0%)	31 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.1%)	26.8	1475^th of 1987 public high schools	25.8%		29.6	1395^th of 1961 public high schools	28.9%	80	6.7	50.0	46.2	16.7	66.7	45.5	6.7	66.7	9.1	6.7	37.5	25.0	18.8	$11,487	$871	$10,616

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