Hamilton High School is located in the Bitterroot Valley in Hamilton, Montana, United States. As of the 2019–20 school year there were 474 students in grades 9–12 with a student to teacher ratio of 14.74 to 1. Graduating classes are generally around 125 students. The school mascot is the Bronc.
Serving 555 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana 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 Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hamilton High School's student population of 555 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Hamilton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton High School's ranking?
Hamilton High School is ranked #304 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Hamilton High School often compared to?
Hamilton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corvallis High School, Stevensville 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 37% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton High School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hamilton High School?
555 students attend Hamilton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hamilton High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hamilton High School offer ?
Hamilton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton High School part of?
Hamilton High School is part of Hamilton K-12 Schools School District.
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