Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District

13485 Cumberland Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 7,124 students in Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public high schools in Indiana.
Public High Schools in Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average).
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District are Hamilton Southeastern High School and Fishers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Hamilton Southeastern School School District have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fishers High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
22 Schools
494 Schools
# Students
21,612 Students
359,630 Students
# Teachers
1,183 Teachers
22,527 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#14 out of 400 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Hamilton Southeastern Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hamilton Southeastern Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hamilton Southeastern Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hamilton Southeastern Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Hamilton Southeastern Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.54
# American Indian Students
45 Students
634 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,014 Students
9,073 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,845 Students
49,782 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
1,882 Students
47,558 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
14,464 Students
234,881 Students
% White Students
67%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
345 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,341 Students
17,357 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
365
339
# Students in K Grade:
1,352
1,092
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,535
1,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,489
1,195
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,592
1,153
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,569
1,150
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,580
1,282
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,605
3,164
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,638
10,258
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,763
11,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,764
83,259
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,772
82,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,768
79,732
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,820
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,352 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,996 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$267 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Hamilton Southeastern Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$238 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Hamilton Southeastern Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,352
$13,148
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Hamilton Southeastern Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,996
$12,780
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Hamilton Southeastern Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Southeastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12499 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 3,450 students
Rank: #22.
Fishers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13000 Promise Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4290
Grades: 9-12
| 3,674 students

Recent Articles

How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 21,612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in IN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 55% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Quick Links