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Hamilton High School

3700 S ARIZONA AVE, CHANDLER, AZ 85248Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 08–12Non-Charter
3,850
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 8% vs nat'l
$11,696
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
21.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 40% vs nat'l
24/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 52% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 3,850 students in grades 08–12 in CHANDLER, Arizona.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,696 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 24th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hamilton High School is a very large high in CHANDLER, Arizona, serving grades 08–12 with 3,850 students. The district invests $11,696 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 18% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 24/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Hamilton High School

3,850
Total Students
21.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
18%
Free Lunch
179
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (08–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,886 male · 1,964 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility18%
National avg 52% · 693 students
Student Composition
19%
43%
22%
8%
Asian19%
White43%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black8%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040187001677

Academic Outcomes at Hamilton High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
93
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
70%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
24
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 24th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 0th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85248

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,696Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,696
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,146
Student Support$2,222
Administration$1,404
Operations$1,754
Other$1,170
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,696 spent per student, an estimated $5,181 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
43%
State government
44.2%
Local (property tax)
42.7%
Federal programs
13.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 18% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,696/student, 18% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (24/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Charlotte Patterson ElementaryRiggs ElementaryChandler Traditional Academy - IndependenceRobert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
+15 more
↓
Middle
Santan Junior High SchoolBogle Junior High SchoolWillie & Coy Payne Jr. HighWillis Junior High School
+2 more
↓
High School
Chandler High SchoolDr. Camille Casteel High SchoolPerry High SchoolBasha High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades08 – 12
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChandler Unified District #80 (4242) →
Phone: (480)883-5000
NCES ID: 040187001677
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CHANDLER seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
High
Chandler High School
3,597 students · 08–12
● 44 opp46% FRL
High
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
3,140 students · 07–12
● 36 opp12% FRL
High
Perry High School
2,822 students · 08–12
12% FRL
High
Basha High School
2,814 students · 06–12
● 50 opp11% FRL
High
Arizona College Prep High School
1,775 students · 07–12
● 50 opp7% FRL
Mid
Santan Junior High School
1,234 students · 07–08
● 50 opp13% FRL
Mid
Bogle Junior High School
1,151 students · 07–08
● 24 opp26% FRL
Mid
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
1,143 students · 07–08
● 36 opp11% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3700 S ARIZONA AVE, CHANDLER, AZ 85248
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.