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Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Indiana · Public School District
21
Schools
21,005
Students
$13,097
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
19.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-33pp vs nat'l
96.5%
Graduation Rate
+10.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hamilton Southeastern Schools is a public school district in Indiana serving 21,005 students across 21 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 7 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,097 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 19% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (21)
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fishers High School09–123,674
Hamilton Southeastern HS09–123,450
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,097Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
39%
State
55.1%
Local (property tax)
39.3%
Federal
5.5%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
21,005
Students
19%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.5%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.5% graduation rate — 10.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 19% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
Hamilton Southeastern Schools has 21 public schools, serving a total of 21,005 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
The graduation rate is 96.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hamilton Southeastern Schools spend per student?
Hamilton Southeastern Schools spends $13,097 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
19% of students in Hamilton Southeastern Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
No, Hamilton Southeastern Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hamilton Southeastern Schools serve?
Hamilton Southeastern Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hamilton Southeastern Schools is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.