At a glance
Reported students
808
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1
Hamilton County High School: 808 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 718
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Hamilton County High School
Hamilton County High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Jasper. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hamilton. NCES reports 808 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37.3%) and Black (34.7%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hamilton County High School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.3%
- Hispanic24%
- Black34.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hamilton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hamilton Virtual Franchise
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Hamilton County Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
780 reported students
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program
Other · Grades KG–12
1 reported students
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1 reported students
Teen Parent Program PK
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Public schools near Hamilton County High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Virtual Franchise High · Hamilton | 06–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program Other · Hamilton | KG–12 | 1 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) Elementary · Hamilton | KG–05 | 1 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hamilton County Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton | PK–05 | 780 | 0.2 mi |
| Teen Parent Program PK Other · Hamilton | PK–PK | 0 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton County High School
What grades does Hamilton County High School serve?
Hamilton County High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hamilton.
How many students attend Hamilton County High School?
Hamilton County High School reported 808 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 718 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hamilton County High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 808 students and 49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hamilton County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hamilton County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hamilton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hamilton County High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hamilton County High School in?
Hamilton County High School is part of Hamilton, based in Jasper, FL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hamilton County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hamilton Virtual Franchise (under 0.1 mi), Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (under 0.1 mi), Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.