Hamilton High School is a public high school in Hamilton, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Hamilton City School District. It was the school in which then-President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act on January 8, 2002.
Serving 2,524 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Hamilton High School's student population of 2,524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Blue, White
School Rankings
Hamilton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2011 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
8%
Black
14%
17%
White
57%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
21 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
BowlingCheering
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceDiving
Drill TeamFootball
GolfGymnastics
SailingSoftball
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Wrestling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Big Blue Bull Dog (unofficial)
- Hamilton High School is the only comprehensive high shcool in the area, offering Advanced Placement courses and Career Techincial Education courses on the same campus.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton High School's ranking?
Hamilton High School is ranked #2011 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hamilton High School often compared to?
Hamilton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton High School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton High School is 99%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hamilton High School?
2,524 students attend Hamilton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hamilton High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hamilton High School offer ?
Hamilton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton High School part of?
Hamilton High School is part of Hamilton City School District.
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