Hamilton High School

Hamilton High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
3700 S Arizona Ave,  Chandler, AZ
Chandler Unified School District No. 80
4.0
2.7
3,926 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
93%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
179
Full Time Teachers
179
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
37
AP Pass Rate
81.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17%
State Average
44%
Science
13%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
White
43.5%
Hispanic
21.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.7%
Black
7.9%
Two or more races
6%
Native American
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#22 Best Public HS in Arizona
#23 Best College Prep Public HS in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 1,797 Students
University of Arizona 1,142 Students
Northern Arizona University 978 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 505 Students
Grand Canyon University 495 Students
Chandler-Gilbert Community College 280 Students
University of San Diego 272 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 257 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 254 Students
University of California - Berkeley 215 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 404 Students
Psychology 278 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 251 Students
Biology 221 Students
Computer Science 207 Students
Nursing 192 Students
Marketing 126 Students
Finance 112 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 112 Students
Engineering 106 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 1,131 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/31/2025
I've had a good experience overall at Hamilton, I've learned so much and every teacher there cares so much about their students success.
4.0 Senior
7/30/2025
Hamilton prepares you extremely well for and has great academics. My peers are all extremely dedicated and collaborative. Overall, a great environment
5.0 Junior
5/31/2025
Hamilton offers a variety of classes and extracurriculars. It has a lot of clubs and advanced classes like AP classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 28 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/22/2025
Whoever wrote lower star aside from 4 or 5 for Hamilton, they should put their kids to some Phoenix High School. Hamilton High School teachers and staff and awesome and good at their work. I am grateful for letting my daughter complete her High School here despite us driving from Phoenix. I will ove...
1.0 other
8/17/2024
I went to this school 10 years ago and it was a complete nightmare. Teachers openly told us they hated teaching. Some told us how much they got paid and would divide that per student (ie $1.10 per student). There were a ton of bullies and never consequences for them. Security guards treated us like...
1.0 teacher
11/13/2021
This school has an huge problem with bullying.
2.0 parent
8/17/2021
Hamilton teachers need to understand what they are hired for, and what their profession entails. Telling kids you hate teaching and you’d rather be somewhere else should get you fired. This along with teachers putting down their students for their beliefs is what Hamilton is all about. Also students...

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Hamilton High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Chandler, AZ and is served by the Chandler Unified School District No. 80 in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,926 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Hamilton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $785,985. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chandler High School, BASIS Chandler, Tri-City Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chandler has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hamilton High School.

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