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Hamilton High School

Q: Is Hamilton High School a good school?

Hamilton High School ranks 30 th of 256 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 8-12

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 256 Arizona High Schools

Better than 88% of Arizona high schools

Summary

Hamilton High School serves 3,444 students in grades 8–12 in Chandler, Arizona, as part of the Chandler Unified District #80. The central takeaway is that its proficiency rates are well above state and district levels: in 2025–26, 67% of students were proficient in English language arts (ELA) and 61% in math, compared with 41% and 33% statewide and 58% and 51% districtwide.

Against nearby schools, Hamilton is strong on broad benchmarks but closer to the middle among schools with reported scores. Nearby averages were 69% in ELA and 66% in math, versus Hamilton’s 67% and 61%; it ranked third among six schools with ELA results and third among five with math results. In 11th-grade science, Hamilton scored 45%, above the district’s 37% and state’s 19%, but below BASIS Chandler at 98% and Arizona College Prep High School at 64%. Graduation is another strength: Hamilton’s 2024–25 rate was 92.3%, essentially level with the district’s 92.2% and above the state’s 80%.

SchoolDigger rated Hamilton at the 88th statewide percentile and 4 stars in 2025–26, up from the 85th percentile in 2023–24, though below nearby Arizona College Prep High School (98th) and Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep (93rd). Its 20.3 student-teacher ratio is comparatively high; only two nearby schools with reported ratios were higher. SchoolDigger’s older subgroup rankings show sharp declines in how well Hamilton serves some groups: its English learner ranking fell from the 96th percentile in 2021–22 to the 62nd in 2022–23, and its special education ranking reached the 45th percentile in 2022–23, compared with the school’s overall 91st percentile that year. Hamilton’s only reported free/reduced-lunch rate was 18% in 2022–23, and nearby schools have no comparable figure.

3,444

Students ?

20.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,041

Per pupil spending ?

15.4%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

3700 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248-4500

(480) 883-5000

District: Chandler Unified District #80

Feeder schools for Hamilton High School:

Elementary:	Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School
	Basha Elementary
	Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
	Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School
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	Ira A. Fulton Elementary
	Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
	San Marcos Elementary School
	T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
Middle:	Bogle Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.6%

Hispanic:

23.8%

Asian:

19.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 86th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (64% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Arizona high schools

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Arizona average (80%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg54%

Arizona avg37%

30^th of 256

Arizona public high schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 6High Schools in the Chandler Unified District #80

93^rd of 267Chandler Unified District #80 among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	89.4	30 of 256	88.3%	★★★★☆
2025	85.2	38 of 271	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	83.2	41 of 270	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	89.8	40 of 469	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	79.8	64 of 464	86.2%	★★★★☆
2021	88.8	50 of 509	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	79.2	30 of 285	89.5%	★★★★☆
2018	81.3	40 of 420	90.5%	★★★★★
2017	77.9	54 of 416	87.0%	★★★★☆
2016	76.4	56 of 406	86.2%	★★★★☆
2015	61.3	70 of 261	73.2%	★★★★☆
2014	89.7	28 of 394	92.9%	★★★★★
2013	87.5	41 of 491	91.6%	★★★★★
2012	89.2	40 of 471	91.5%	★★★★★
2011	91.8	32 of 397	91.9%	★★★★★
2010	92.2	30 of 403	92.6%	★★★★★
2009	92.3	21 of 395	94.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	55.0	7 of 19	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.9	5 of 14	64.3%	★★★★☆
2024	63.8	3 of 12	75.0%	★★★★☆
2023	62.5	60 of 201	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	41.8	140 of 301	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.8	82 of 306	73.2%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	27 of 122	77.9%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	78.1	7 of 28	75.0%	★★★★☆
2025	67.6	10 of 35	71.4%	★★★★☆
2024	62.5	14 of 30	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	88.6	8 of 146	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	82.0	39 of 238	83.6%	★★★★☆
2021	76.8	52 of 231	77.5%	★★★★☆
2019	59.9	13 of 44	70.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	16 of 83	80.7%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	56.6	9 of 24	62.5%	★★★★☆
2022	71.8	11 of 258	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	63.1	17 of 312	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	97.9	1 of 45	97.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	85.4	34 of 198	82.8%	★★★★☆
2025	80.6	32 of 207	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.9	44 of 200	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	87.9	32 of 406	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	80.5	56 of 456	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	89.5	47 of 492	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	80.8	30 of 247	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	80.1	43 of 354	87.9%	★★★★☆

Foster Care

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	44.3	14 of 25	44.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.4	11 of 130	91.5%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	81.0	26 of 170	84.7%	★★★★☆
2025	81.7	32 of 176	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.0	42 of 170	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.8	64 of 379	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	50.4	154 of 441	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.7	98 of 479	79.5%	★★★★☆
2019	62.5	46 of 183	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	65.9	65 of 311	79.1%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	28.3	40 of 60	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.8	51 of 150	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.1	69 of 168	58.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	75.1	32 of 176	81.8%	★★★★☆
2025	76.2	40 of 180	77.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.0	38 of 172	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	68.6	75 of 347	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	43.8	76 of 168	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.2	62 of 253	75.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	87.3	27 of 215	87.4%	★★★★☆
2025	88.1	27 of 223	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	35 of 219	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	89.7	36 of 429	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	75.4	84 of 455	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	85.0	54 of 492	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	70.3	52 of 238	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	78.0	54 of 370	85.4%	★★★★☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	30.7	22 of 44	50.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	61.4	6 of 23	73.9%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	18.9	64 of 74	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	65.2	38 of 125	69.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	12 of 38	68.4%	★★★★☆
2025	66.9	11 of 32	65.6%	★★★★☆
2024	53.4	16 of 37	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.5	51 of 199	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	59.5	94 of 282	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.0	90 of 374	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	38.6	18 of 25	28.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	90.9	2 of 76	97.4%	★★★★★

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	38.2	66 of 128	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.6	128 of 255	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.3	49 of 256	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	82.7	8 of 68	88.2%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	63.5	10 of 41	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	93.2	17 of 129	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	69.9	17 of 94	81.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	33.4	94 of 172	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.1	111 of 380	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	54.5	116 of 422	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	71.6	20 of 155	87.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	34 of 173	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	79.7	30 of 178	83.1%	★★★★☆
2024	68.8	48 of 184	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	83.5	40 of 371	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	68.0	93 of 409	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	68 of 448	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.6	47 of 217	78.3%	★★★★☆
2018	78.2	39 of 291	86.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)87th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)85th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)83rd percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)82nd percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)80th percentile-8 vs school

Pacific Islander (2023)76th percentile-16 vs school

Asian (2026)75th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)68th percentile-20 vs school

African American (2026)63rd percentile-25 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)62nd percentile-29 vs school

Migrant (2022)50th percentile-36 vs school

Native American (2023)48th percentile-43 vs school

Special Education (2023)45th percentile-46 vs school

Foster Care (2023)44th percentile-47 vs school

Homeless (2023)33rd percentile-58 vs school

Military Connected (2023)14th percentile-78 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts67%+26 vs state

Mathematics61%+28 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, April 24, 2023

not a good school Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

This school is incredible. The teachers are more than competent, the campus is large and easy to navigate, and the students are mostly respectful to each other. The strict security keeps students safe and protected. There isn't anything Hamilton doesn't offer; all of its fine arts, sports, and academics have achieved national recognition. In fact, more students from Hamilton made it into the regional band and orchestra than any other single high school. The entire school is dedicated to helping students succeed, which is why their AZMerit scores were the highest in the district. Yes, the school is a little overcrowded, but the faculty utilize all classrooms in an optimal way, allowing learning and easy navigation to take place. The sports are great, but definitely not the sole focus of the school, as it has countless clubs and opportunities for its students. If you want your child to succeed, send them to Hamilton. If not, there are plenty of other high schools that might get them where they need to be in order to be college and career-ready. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				AASA English Language Arts (2026)						AASA Mathematics (2026)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA English Language Arts All Grades	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Hamilton High School	Public	8-12	3700 S Arizona Ave	Chandler	85248	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 883-5000	3,444	169	20.3	15.4%	1,295 (37.6%)	272 (7.9%)	818 (23.8%)	674 (19.6%)	104 (3.0%)	19 (0.6%)	262 (7.6%)	89.4	30^th of 256 public high schools	88.3%		85.2	38^th of 271 public high schools	86.0%	8					67.0	67.0					61.0	61.0	$7,041	$486	$87	$1,059	$5,860	$608	$6,468
EVIT - Hamilton High School	Public	9-12	3700 S Arizona Ave	Chandler	85248	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	1			—	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$00			$00
BASIS Chandler	Public, Charter	5-12	4825 S Arizona Ave	Chandler	85248	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 907-6072	1,185	62	19.2	—	99 (8.4%)	51 (4.3%)	40 (3.4%)	960 (81.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (2.6%)								(n/a)	75.0	82.0	91.0	91.0		86.0	73.0	87.0	91.0	96.0		88.0	$9,188	$146	$95	$386	$5,284	$3,663	$8,948
Hill Academy @ ICAN	Public	9-12	650 E Morelos St	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 812-7196	39	4	9.7	—	2 (5.1%)	2 (5.1%)	31 (79.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	2250 S Gilbert Rd	Chandler	85034	Maricopa County	Lincoln Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 424-1796	619	52	11.9	—	274 (44.3%)	49 (7.9%)	94 (15.2%)	135 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	64 (10.3%)	94.7	17^th of 256 public high schools	93.4%		84.6	40^th of 271 public high schools	85.2%	23		68.0	71.0	72.0	75.0	72.0		62.0	47.0	59.0	68.0	58.0		$00			$00
Chandler Learning Center	Public	7-12	1205 E Frye Rd	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 812-6300	59	10	5.9	—	28 (47.5%)	9 (15.3%)	16 (27.1%)	3 (5.1%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Arizona College Prep High School	Public	7-12	4477 S Gilbert Rd	Chandler	85249	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 424-8700	2,271	101	22.3	4.5%	894 (39.4%)	92 (4.1%)	306 (13.5%)	826 (36.4%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	146 (6.4%)	98.5	6^th of 256 public high schools	97.7%		97.8	11^th of 271 public high schools	95.9%	5					83.0	83.0					87.0	87.0	$8,901	$1,234	$112	$2,581	$6,646	$909	$7,555
Ken 'Chief' Hill Learning Academy	Public	7-12	290 S Cooper Rd	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 812-7450	146	13	10.8	—	30 (20.5%)	17 (11.6%)	84 (57.5%)	3 (2.1%)	8 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)								(n/a)
Chandler High School	Public	8-12	350 N Arizona Ave	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 812-7700	3,179	170	18.6	36.6%	661 (20.8%)	314 (9.9%)	1,845 (58.0%)	120 (3.8%)	62 (2.0%)	24 (0.8%)	153 (4.8%)	42.6	128^th of 256 public high schools	50.0%		44.8	130^th of 271 public high schools	52.0%	2					41.0	41.0					29.0	29.0	$6,911	$696	$66	$1,457	$5,643	$506	$6,149
EVIT - Chandler High School	Public	9-12	350 N Arizona Ave	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton High School

How many students attend Hamilton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3,444 students attended Hamilton High School.

What schools feed into Hamilton High School?

Hamilton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School
Elementary : Basha Elementary
Elementary : Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Elementary : Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School
Elementary : Ira A. Fulton Elementary
Elementary : Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
Elementary : San Marcos Elementary School
Elementary : T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
Middle : Bogle Junior High School

Is Hamilton High School a good school?

Hamilton High School ranks 30^th of 256 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton High School?

Students at Hamilton High School are 38% White, 24% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

What district is Hamilton High School in?

Chandler Unified District #80

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