Hamilton High

schools.scsk12.org/hamilton-hs

628 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hamilton High School, located on East Person Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, is a historic public secondary school serving the students of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. With a deep-rooted history in the South Memphis community, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success. As part of the larger Memphis-Shelby County district, Hamilton High aligns its curriculum with state standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to foster student development both inside and outside the classroom.

The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, emphasizing community engagement and the holistic growth of its student body. By utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the MSCS network, Hamilton High works to address the diverse needs of its urban population, focusing on graduation readiness and academic improvement. Families and prospective students can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide updates through the official Memphis-Shelby County Schools website at http://www.mcsk12.net.

628

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	31
Black	575
Two or More	20

Black
575 (91.6%)
Hispanic
31 (4.9%)
Two or More
20 (3.2%)
White
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-7838
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/hamilton-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 200

Grade 10 166

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hamilton High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	200
Grade 10	166
Grade 11	119
Grade 12	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hamilton High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	45.5%
Male	342	54.5%

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