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4 schools in Hamilton Unified

California · 708 students · 1 city

Hamilton Unified has 4 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 708 California students across 1 elementary and 3 high.

4-year change in Hamilton Unified

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
708
-1 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Hamilton Unified ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn CaliforniaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
708#563 of 587#8,210 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#529 of 587N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.8:1#21 of 587#7,006 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
81.1%#130 of 587#1,150 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Hamilton Unified

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 690 to 708 students (up 3%) and from 39 to 42 full-time teachers (up 8%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Hamilton Unified

Hamilton Unified is a small public-school district in California. The district oversees 4 schools and hosts approximately 708 students.

In terms of grade levels, Hamilton Unified covers 1 elementary and 3 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Hamilton Unified is about 177, noticeably below the California average of roughly 578.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 708 students, stayed largely flat from the 709 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Hamilton Unified discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Hamilton Unified run?
Hamilton Unified has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 708 students in California.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hamilton Unified?
Hamilton Unified includes 1 elementary school and 3 high schools.
What is the largest school in Hamilton Unified?
Hamilton Elementary is the largest public school in Hamilton Unified by enrollment, with approximately 393 students.
What grade levels does Hamilton Unified serve?
Hamilton Unified serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 4 schools.