Hamilton-Wenham

District Overview
Located at 5 School Street in Wenham, Massachusetts, the Hamilton-Wenham public school district serves as an essential educational anchor within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. Set against a scenic rural fringe backdrop, this fully operational, traditional public district manages five schools that deliver a continuous educational pipeline from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Hamilton-Wenham currently educates a vibrant student body of 1,669 students, with balanced grade-level cohorts spanning early childhood programs, elementary grades, middle school, and high school completion.

A strong commitment to academic excellence and individual student support is reflected in the district’s robust staffing infrastructure, which encompasses over 546 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 285 full-time classroom teachers, nearly 49 instructional aides, and more than 212 support personnel, ensuring high levels of individualized attention, safety, and specialized guidance. Serving a diverse student population, Hamilton-Wenham blends rigorous instruction with comprehensive support services across every level. Parents, students, and educational researchers can explore further details about district programming, admissions, and community initiatives by visiting their official portal at www.hwschools.net.
5
Total Schools
1,669
Total Students
285.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton-Wenham
Demographic Student Count
White1,449
Hispanic95
Black13
Asian58
Two or More49
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,449 (86.9%)
  • Hispanic
    95 (5.7%)
  • Asian
    58 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    49 (2.9%)
  • Black
    13 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Hamilton-Wenham
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,669*
Teachers (FTE):285.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in Hamilton-Wenham
Found 5 Schools