Hamilton High School

Hamilton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1363 E Person Ave,  Memphis, TN
Shelby County Schools
3.6
3.0
647 Students
D+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Bates
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
850
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
2%
Reading Proficiency
6%
Average GPA
3.14
Graduation Rate
77%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C-
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.14
Reading Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
2%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
850
Math
400
Verbal
450
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
17
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
5.1%
State Average
56.3%
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
354:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Black
92.5%
Hispanic
3.8%
Two or more races
3.4%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Memphis 126 Students
Tennessee State University 116 Students
Jackson State University 85 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 78 Students
Southwest Tennessee Community College 69 Students
Mississippi State University 56 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 53 Students
Lane College 50 Students
Christian Brothers University 49 Students
Austin Peay State University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 45 Students
Business 34 Students
Biology 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Small Business Management 10 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 10 Students
Cosmetology 10 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 9 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 71 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/10/2025
Hamilton high has been one of the best experiences of my high school year so far I have overcome a lot from just being there it has made me a better student and person overall. Love Hamilton absolutely.
3.0 Junior
4/16/2024
Hamilton is a school that is in the middle of the "south", so people sometimes expect us to be people we are not like bad kids. People don't come to support us; we don't go on field trips. Its many advantages and disadvantages about Hamilton. The best thing that I've done here was cheer I loved cheering that's what made the school seem like a good school. I would like everything to change honestly.
3.0 Senior
8/30/2019
I like the ambition that they have to make sure students learn. What I would like to see change in this school is the food could be better and some teachers. They should be more prepared when it comes to the senior class. They should allow the student body to keep their cellphone.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
3.0 other
7/6/2022
Since 2012 Hamilton High enrollment has dropped, staff accreditation dropped, & student programs. I blame the district MSCS not MCS.
3.0 other
1/7/2014
As 2013 Graduate Of Hamilton. . My Experience at this school has been terrible. . It is not a school I would suggest going to. . They don't teach anything, they are selfish, and they are ignorant in the worst way. . I was suppose to graduate from Hamilton on May 31, 2013. . But due to the lack of in...

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Hamilton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Memphis, TN and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 647 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 2% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 6% are proficient in reading. Hamilton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.14, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 850 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $95,964. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hollis F. Price Middle College High School, Invictus Academy at Airways, Medical District High School, and more. Learn more about what Memphis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hamilton High School.

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