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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHANDLER UNIFIED DISTRICT #80 (4242)·NCES 040187001677

Hamilton High School

3700 S ARIZONA AVE, CHANDLER, AZ 85248 · (480) 883-5000 · Maricopa County
GRADES 08–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL3,444 STUDENTS
Enrollment
3,444
High
DISTRICT 1,723 · STATE 631
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
169 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
837
Grade 10
862
Grade 11
870
Grade 12
875
Student demographics
White
1,29538%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
81824%
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 48%
Black
2728%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Asian
67420%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 3%
Two+
2628%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 4%
Native American
1043%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
191%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,65748%
Female
1,78752%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
70.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +13.0pp since 2017
Math
58.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . +4.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
3,444
-344 (-9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
was 20.0:1
% White
38%
was 48%
% Hispanic
24%
was 22%
% Black
8%
was 8%
% Asian
20%
was 16%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Hamilton High School

Located at 3700 S ARIZONA AVE, in CHANDLER, Arizona, Hamilton High School is a sizable senior high that works with 3,444 students (grades 8 through 12), run under Chandler Unified District #80 (4242). Enrollment runs roughly 446% above the state mean of about 631.

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) runs 48 schools in total, collectively educating 41,421 students. Hamilton High School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Hamilton High School lists that the largest single group is White at 38%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school shows 24% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 8% Black, 8% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 59% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Hamilton High School logs 169 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 20.4:1. That tracks the state average closely.

In the broader community, Maricopa County reports that median household earnings sit near $89,300, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Maricopa County runs 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), of which Hamilton High School is one.

The closest other public school is EVIT - Hamilton High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies an urban site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Hamilton High School's enrollment has edged down 9% since 2018, when it stood at 3,788 (now 3,444). White enrollment moved from 48% to 38% across the same window.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Hamilton High School
District
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Address
3700 S ARIZONA AVE, CHANDLER, AZ 85248
Phone
(480) 883-5000
County
Maricopa County
Level
High
Grade range
08–12
Total enrollment
3,444
Teachers (FTE)
169
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040187001677
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Other schools in CHANDLER
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Frequently asked questions

About Hamilton High School
How many students attend Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School enrolls approximately 3,444 students in grades 08-12.
What grades does Hamilton High School serve?
Hamilton High School serves grades 08-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School is approximately 20.4:1 (169 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hamilton High School?
At Hamilton High School, the student body is approximately 38% White, 24% Hispanic, 8% Black, 20% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Hamilton High School in?
Hamilton High School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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