Hamilton High School (Michigan)
| Hamilton High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
4911 136th Ave., Hamilton, MI 49419 , 49419 | |
| Coordinates | 42°41′07″N 86°01′37″W / 42.68540981198228°N 86.02693793124891°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Hamilton Community Schools |
| Superintendent | Bradford Lusk |
| Principal | Mitch Bosch |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Number of students | 808 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Color(s) | Gold & Black |
| Athletics conference | Ottawa-Kent Conference |
| Nickname | Hawkeyes |
| Website | www |
| Student assessments | |
|---|---|
2021–22 school year[2] Change vs. prior year[2] | |
| M-STEP 11th grade proficiency rates (Science / Social Studies) | |
| Advanced % | 20.8 / 10.5 |
| Proficient % | 24.9 / 33.7 |
| PR. Proficient % | 15.6 / 45.9 |
| Not Proficient % | 38.7 / 9.9 |
| Average test scores | |
| SAT Total | 997.7 (  −22) |
Hamilton High School or HHS is a public high school in Hamilton, Michigan. Hamilton's school colors are gold and black. Their athletic nickname is "the Hawkeyes."
History
The Play A Bad Day at Gopher's Breath was first performed at Hamilton High School on November 14, 1972 and was directed by Al Ver Schure.[3]
Curriculum
Hamilton Virtual School
Hamilton Community Schools also offers a virtual learning option, and graduates have the option of earning a Hamilton Virtual diploma or a Hamilton High School diploma. Under the virtual learning option, students can complete most course work online, but some in-person attendance (such as for orientation and standardized testing) is required.[4]
Extracurricular activities
- Theatre: The high school offers one play in the fall/winter and a musical in the winter/spring.[5]
- Athletics: Sports offered include cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball, basketball, competitive cheer, wrestling, baseball, softball, tennis and track. [6]
Demographics
Demographic breakdown of students is 93% White, 5% Hispanic or Latino, 1% Asian, and 2% two or more races.[7]
Notable alumni
- Kevin Haverdink (1983), former NFL offensive lineman
- Grant Wolfram (2015), pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles[8]
References
- ^ "Hamilton High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ a b "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Ver Schure, Al (1975). A Bad Day at Gopher's Breath: a farce in thirteen scenes. Samuel French, Inc. p. 4. ISBN 0-573-62061-X. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ "FAQ's". Hamilton Virtual School. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ^ "HHS Theatre". Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ^ "Hamilton Athletics". Hamilton Community Schools. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ^ "ACS-ED District Demographic Dashboard 2015-19". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ "Grant Wolfram". Baseball Reference.