Hamilton Heights High School was founded in 1965 with the consolidation of Jackson Central Eagles and the Walnut Grove Wolves.
Serving 687 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton Heights High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hamilton Heights High School's student population of 687 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
White, Brown, Orange
School Rankings
Hamilton Heights High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Heights High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#685 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Heights High School's ranking?
Hamilton Heights High School is ranked #685 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hamilton Heights High School often compared to?
Hamilton Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishers High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School, Carmel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton Heights High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hamilton Heights High School?
687 students attend Hamilton Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hamilton Heights High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Heights High School?
Hamilton Heights High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton Heights High School offer ?
Hamilton Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Heights High School part of?
Hamilton Heights High School is part of Hamilton Heights School Corp School District.
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