I went here all four years and I have always been 50/50 about this school. I disliked the fact that my fellow peers would disrespect teachers and even disrespect each other. The amount of ignorance in this school was ridiculous. BUT I have to say that the teachers here were more than amazing. Not once did they ignore me or my questions. What saddens me the most is the idea that the its the fault of the teachers, when there are more aspects to why this school is not the best. I've never seen such strong willed teachers want to give up at any moment, but taught me to keep trying.. This school made me become a very open person to diversity and differences, and also made me realize the flaws in America's educational institutions. Its not the teachers' fault, its the administration and the overall poverty of some of these cities, like Milwaukee. Also I think No Child Left Behind has a lot to do with the bad test scores.
—Submitted by a student

Notice all the student posting are usually 4-5 stars. All the student posting here are ACTUALLY the administrators, teachers, or the Principal.
—Submitted by a parent

My son is new to this school this year. So far I am disappointed. Someone mentioned that, you have to know how to pick your classes. How you do that because so far the school is picking out all my son's classes and electives. I went in to talk to the guidance counselor and he had the worst attitude, as if I was bothering him because I needed to talk to him. Again later, I had a question and called him on the phone. He wanted to get off the phone so fast. I wonder why he works there, if he doesn't want to do his job.
—Submitted by a parent

this school is good. most people say its bad but teachers focus in students work. kids get to choose their elective classes and the cluster they want to be in for example business technology medical honors and other options. They also teach french and spanish which is great..! why not go to this school??
—Submitted by a student

this school isn't that bad... most teachers can teach... it's just by knowing how to pick your classes... if you pick good classes then you're going to be okay.. it's not as bad as it seems... i don't know why people exagerate, take it from a student...i love this school, but not until i transfer, did i understand that hamilton was clearly a really good school...
—Submitted by a student

THE WORST SCHOOL YOU COULD EVER SEND YOUR KID TOO!!!! If you want your kid to see a school administrator get beat up...then send your kid here. If you want your kid to see someone get beat up and shaking on the ground...then send your kid here. If you want your kid to see blood on the walls after a fight...then send your kid here. If you want your kid to have teachers that cant teach...then send your kid here. If you want the guidance counselor to wear shorts and a flower shirt and cares less as too whats best...then send your kid here. Less than 4 mths and i pulled my kid out...but i cant pull the memories.
—Submitted by a parent

I love this school! Like if I had a choice to leave Hamilton I probably wouldn't. Most teachers here stay focused all the time & try to cope through with all the distractions. I don't think the new 'passing time policy' is gonna make any type of difference. With less then 7 minutes to get to class ; most of us can't get there in 10...what makes you think we'll be there in 7. They'll just have more suspensions & suspending kids from school isn't helping getting our education! With 2 more years left here, I'm gonna be happy. This is a great school otherwise. =]
—Submitted by a student

I love this school so much it is a good school to go to and going to hamilton lets you open up much more...i love meeting different types of people and getting along with everybody.....hamilton does have its drama but what school doesn't hamilton is a great place to get a good education and a fun envirment to be around....Go W!ldcats!!!!1
—Submitted by a student

This is my last year as a student at Hamilton this place is a awesome place and i would even consider it home. Going here all my year of high school showed me great things in life. Rumors go around saying Hamilton is a 'ghetto' school but overall i believe all school you go to will have things you don't like. Hamilton may not have a big as a name of riverside, tech, and king but i know Hamilton is just as good or better. This year most or all of our sports team done a great job. Our clubs and classes seems so much more organize than it did before. I love most about the block schdule because of less homework and not having 7 or 8 classes per day and 3 homework per class that will be way to much. Hamilton is the greatest School....
—Submitted by a student

I have a child going to Hamilton High School and I teach there. How much more can I say!
—Submitted by a parent

This was the best choise I ever made for my son 's life he has went from an D's and C's to A's and B's
—Submitted by a parent

I have two children who graduated from here one going to graduate next year and one more starting next year. I feel my children had a great education at Hamilton. I also think you get out of it what you give into it. Yes there are problems but what schools now don't have them. Hamilton deals with them and is always willing to help you with any problems you may have.
—Submitted by Penny Straw, a parent

Well, I used to go to Hamilton. The only reason I left was because I had to move otherwise I'd still be there. I was in choir and band. They have awesome things to do there. The past years we didn't have a band or choir that were very good but now thanks to Dr. R we have an exceptional band, chorale, gospal choir and orchestra. We also have football, wrestling and all sorts of other sports plus the clubs. Everyone is really great there, students and teachers. I suggest you send your children there. I miss it everyday.
—Submitted by a former student

I am current student of this school. Teachers are doing great job, but students aren't.
—Submitted by a student

I am a current student at Hamilton High School and I love it there. I wouldn't want to go to any other school. Even though rumors say that we are not a great place to send your child but we are just like King, or Tech, or Riverside. Our music program has not been exceptional in the past but we now have a fantastic band, choir, and orchestra director. We also have a lot of different clubs and teams that students can enjoy that other schools don't have. We also have a phenomenal staff and I don't know what I would do without them. Plus, our school is very large and is the second largest school in the state of Wisconsin and we have around 2600 students. It is also very easy to find classrooms because our school is one big rectangle. So I recommend Hamilton as a great school.
—Submitted by Caitlin Kolich, a student

i like hamilton high but as with anything it is not perfect. i think students should be able to understand their foreign teachers if they can't there should be a solution. also, after schol tutoring programs in math, english and science. more one on one teacher student help. principle should be more concerned with students. coaches should be more concerned about how the students get home late hours after games. a student teacher contract so that teachers promise to do their best to help a student struggling and a student promise to work hard at their work. there hould be some kind of penalty if it is not kept. not crucial or anything but serious enough that it is taken serious. hamilton can be a great quality school with a little more care the teachers and principle
—Submitted by a parent

Today (12-08-05) I had the pleasure to work/volunteer with several of your, Humanities Group, students at 'Dave and Carole's CHRISTMAS is for KIDS event. I have worked with kids for many years and was amazed at how helpful, hard-working, caring, and mature these fine individuals were. They spoke well of, and shared their feelings, for the club and your school which truly reflects the climate of your student body. What a wonderful experience to have them there, a feeling shared by many of the other adult volunteers as well. (I have indicated myself as staff as there was no catagory for 'none').
—Submitted by Colleen Baker, a staff

Outstanding! Block classes, which better enables the student to grasp the subject at hand. Smaller class loads for more 'one on one' for the students. Acedemic clusters are the best around the city, a number to choose from to best meet the needs and scholastic aptitudes of our children. The staff of guidance counselors, teachers & administrative beings are a 'class act!' Structure added in with 'real' people, kids, & love! This is the time of our childrens' life's to learn, enjoy and have fun. Memories are made at Hamilton High School. Choose Hamilton for your child. You will not regret it! Sincerely, A very happy parent
—Submitted by Barbara Schultz, a parent

Overall Hamilton is a preety good School.
—Submitted by a parent