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How has Hamilton Heights High School changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
710
High
DISTRICT 780 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAMILTON HEIGHTS SCHOOL CORP·NCES 180426000728
Hamilton Heights High School
25802 SR 19, Arcadia, IN 46030 · (317) 984-3551 · Hamilton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL710 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.6:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
201 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 197 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 172 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 180 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 160 | 23% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Hamilton Heights School Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hamilton Heights High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Heights High School this school | 710 | 28.3% | N/A |
| Indian Creek Sr High School Trafalgar | 652 | 29.4% | N/A |
| Norwell High School Ossian | 753 | 28.3% | N/A |
| Churubusco Jr-Sr High School Churubusco | 603 | 27.2% | 32.5% |
| Heritage Hills High School Lincoln City | 634 | 28.7% | N/A |
| Barr Reeve Middle/High School Montgomery | 522 | 26.1% | 45.6% |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hamilton Heights High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Hamilton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 710 | #143 of 392 | #6 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #183 of 359 | #3 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.4% | #264 of 360 | #9 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 28.3% | #316 of 373 | #4 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.3% | #157 of 201 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
710
-56 (-7%) vs 2020
+16% since 1990-91, when it was 614
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 19.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 710 | 48.2 | 14.7:1 | 28% (201) |
| 2023-24 | 687 | 46.2 | 14.9:1 | 32% (221) |
| 2022-23 | 711 | 43.7 | 16.3:1 | 31% (218) |
| 2020-21 | 766 | 39 | 19.6:1 | 26% (201) |
| 2017-18 | 742 | 35.7 | 20.8:1 | 28% (207) |
| 2015-16 | 709 | 36 | 19.7:1 | 23% (163) |
| 2010-11 | 742 | 37 | 20.1:1 | 26% (195) |
| 2000-01 | 707 | 39 | 18.1:1 | 8% (58) |
| 1990-91 | 614 | 31 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hamilton Heights High School.
About Hamilton Heights High School
Hamilton Heights High School is a mid-sized high school with an address in Arcadia, Indiana. Enrollment stands at 710 students, covering grades 9 through 12.
The Hamilton Heights School Corp system has 3 schools and 2,341 students.
The share of White students at Hamilton Heights High School is 92%. Other groups include 4% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. The county population is about 80% White. The diversity index for Hamilton Heights High School is 15%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
A staff of 48.2 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 14.7:1. The average for high schools in Indiana, 16.6:1, is higher. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 28%.
In Hamilton County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $121,530, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 62%, and roughly 3% of residents are in poverty. The county has 69 public schools and about 63,065 students.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School is the nearest public school to Hamilton Heights High School, about 0.6 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number 2.
Hamilton Heights High School is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
Over 4 years, enrollment fell by 56 students, from 766 to 710. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped to 14.7:1, from 19.6:1.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Hamilton Heights High School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Hamilton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
365,056
Census ACS
Median income
$121,530
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
62%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
63,065 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hamilton Heights School Corp
- Hamilton Heights Elementary SchoolElementary · 889 students
- Hamilton Heights Middle SchoolMiddle · 742 students
Other schools in Arcadia
- Hamilton Heights Elementary SchoolElementary · 889 students
- Hamilton Heights Middle SchoolMiddle · 742 students
Nearby schools
- Hamilton Heights Elementary School0.6 mi · 889
- Hamilton Heights Middle School0.7 mi · 742
- Noblesville West Middle School6.2 mi · 1,330
- Hinkle Creek Elementary School7.1 mi · 885
- White River Elementary School7.2 mi · 605
- Tipton Elementary School7.4 mi · 621
Frequently asked questions
About Hamilton Heights High SchoolHow many students attend Hamilton Heights High School?
Hamilton Heights High School enrolls approximately 710 students in grades 09-12.
Is Hamilton Heights High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hamilton Heights High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Hamilton Heights High School have?
Hamilton Heights High School employs 48 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Hamilton Heights High School?
Student demographics at Hamilton Heights High School are roughly 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Hamilton Heights High School public or private?
Hamilton Heights High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hamilton Heights School Corp.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.