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Hamilton High School

Public | 9-12 | 533 students

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4 stars


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Posted February 27, 2007

I am a student at HHS, the school is beautiful, the views are amazing, the kids are dramatic and rediculous, well some of them. The class work is simple. We are going to win state football next year (2007). But otherwise it is ussually pretty fun.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 30, 2007

My child is attending Hamilton High School and is doing well and enjoying this school. She feels challenged and finds most of the teachers to be good. The courses have been both interesting and well thought out by the majority of the instructors. The facilities at the High School are very nice. They have a beautiful performing arts center where the kids can perform there plays, choir etc. The teacher is in the performing arts program is outstanding and has worked many years building a strong program. The science program seems very good with the science rooms being state of the art, microscopes etc. The gym at this school is very nice and the best in the valley. The administration is attentive and understanding. I would recommend this school to anyone moving to the Bitterroot Valley or currently living here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2004

I would have to say that as a parent I am a little disappointed with the schools funding. Hamilton High school has beautiful facilities, beautiful uniforms and a brand new auditorium but has to cut down on janitorial services, paper,academic activities and other basics that are needed for proper education. I don't doubt the teaching staff is great but how can they reach full potential without proper supplies?
—Submitted by Teresa Miller, a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students67%
Female65%
Male69%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic67%
Participates in free/reduced lunch54%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male86%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic92%
Participates in free/reduced lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%

Science

All Students60%
Female53%
Male68%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic60%
Participates in free/reduced lunch48%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 84%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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327 Fairgrounds Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: (406) 375-6060

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