Hamilton High School

www.hsd3.org/Page/3133

460 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hamilton High School, located in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Hamilton School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and career-technical education. As a focal point of the local community, it emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school benefits from its scenic setting in Hamilton, which fosters a close-knit school culture often reflected in its strong community engagement and spirit. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern resources and diverse student activities, Hamilton High School strives to develop well-rounded individuals. The institution places a significant value on its student-to-teacher relationships and works to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement for its diverse student body.

460

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	39
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
391 (85.0%)
Hispanic
39 (8.5%)
Two or More
19 (4.1%)
American Indian
6 (1.3%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamilton K-12 Schools
Phone:	(406)375-6060
Website:	http://www.hsd3.org/Page/3133
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 132

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 120

Grade 12 69