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#226 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 11% in state

Hamilton High School

High School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3700 S ARIZONA AVE, Chandler, AZ 85248

  • Math 68% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 66% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation32.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism2.7%

Students at Hamilton High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency66%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hamilton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,642/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,220

Median home value

$489,100

Median rent

$1,822/mo

College educated

51.9%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
32.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
13 boys'·16 girls'·51 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Basis ChandlerCharter · enrollment unverified8.75–121.2 mi1,166Compare →
Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–122.6 mi235Compare →
Chandler Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.6K–123.3 mi353Compare →
Card Academy ChandlerPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–113.4 mi20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#18 of 44
District spending per student
$11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hamilton High School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamilton High School

Hamilton High School is a public high school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 3,675 students in grades 8th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Hamilton High School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Hamilton High School is a four-year comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12, located in the southeastern part of Chandler, Arizona. Established in 1998, it is identified as the largest high school in the state of Arizona 1. The school operates on a district-wide modified year-round calendar and offers extensive programs in STEM, fine arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities, including over 80 sponsored clubs 1. In January 2026, the school celebrated the ribbon-cutting for its first-of-its-kind Semiconductor Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program 1. The school also hosts annual events such as CTE Signing Day, where students commit to collegiate career pathways, and Portrait of a Learner Exhibitions involving Government, English, and Statistics classes 1. Key dates for the 2026 academic year include Prom on May 2 and graduation on May 20 at the ASU Desert Financial Arena 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.mychandlerschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamilton High School

What grades does Hamilton High School serve?

Hamilton High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Hamilton High School?

Hamilton High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,675 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamilton High School rank in AZ?

Hamilton High School ranks #226 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Hamilton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamilton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hamilton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hamilton High School a charter school?

No, Hamilton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hamilton High School a Title I school?

No, Hamilton High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
3,675
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
179
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 85248)
37,461
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
58
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85248; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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