Hamilton High School

Description

Hamilton High School offers outstanding curriculum, including STEM, comprehensive fine arts and athletics programs, and a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. Over 80 sponsored clubs on campus providing an opportunity for all students to be involved in a school activity. State of the art technology enhances students' learning, presentation, and research capabilities. In keeping with the school's philosophy, an integrated curriculum is a primary goal. Hamilton students have had a great deal of success at state and national levels in athletics, academic, and fine art competitions.

School Type:

Public High School

State: Arizona

City: Chandler

Affiliation: Non-Religious

Grades Accepted:

9
10
11
12

School Size: 3,900

Student Body:

Co-ed

Program Duration:

Full Academic Year

Application Deadline: May 1

ESL:

No

Dresscode: Dress Code Required

Price: $$

Graduation

Graduation Allowed:

Yes

Graduation After 1 Year:

Yes

4-year curriculum, 22 required credits;
English (4), Math (4), Lab Sciences (3), Social Studies (3), Fine Arts (1), PE (1), Comp Health (.5), Core Courses (16.5), Elective Courses (5.5); State mandated Civic test

Academics

AP Classes:

Yes

AP Classes Offered:

Art
English
Foreign Language
Math
Research
Science
Social Studies
Technology

AP Seminar, AP Research, Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Lang & Culture, Computer Science A (Java), Computer Science Principles, English Literature, English Language, French Lang, German Lang, Government & Politics, US; Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1 - Algebra Based, Physics C Electricity & Magnetism, Physics C Mechanics, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, Spanish Lang, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art 2D (port due), Studio 3D (port due), United States History, & World History.

College Prep/Honors Classes:

Yes

Computer Systems, Python, Engineering, Digital Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, Honors Language, Honors French, German, Spanish; Science, Biology, Chemistry; World Studies, Social Studies and US History; Pre-algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus

IB Program:

No

STEM/STEAM Program:

Yes

Focus on Science and Math classes

Foreign Languages:

Chinese
French
German
Spanish

Graduation Rate: 90

Sports

Boys Sports:

Basketball
Baseball
Football
Soccer
Swim
Dive
Volleyball
Golf
Cross Country
Track
Wrestling
Tennis

Girls Sports:

Basketball
Soccer
Swim
Dive
Softball
Volleyball
Golf
Cross Country
Track
Tennis
Cheerleading

STATE CHAMPIONS: Football, Girls Volleyball, Baseball, Boys Golf, Coed Cheer, Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Girls Basketball, Girls Softball, Badminton, Pom

Arts

Arts Offerings:

Music: Band, Choir, & Orchestra; Theater: Arts I-III, Stagecraft; Dance: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Company Performance; Arts: Ceramic I-II, Drawing and Painting

Extra Curricular

Extra-Curricular:

Academic Decathlon, JROTC, American Red Cross, Australis Club, AVID, Chess, Climbing, French National Honors Society, Guitar, Japanese Language and Culture, KPOP-Korean Pop Culture, Mountain Biking, National Art Honors Society, Native American, Photography, Robotics.

Community Information

City Population: 279,458

Weather: Summers are sweltering and dry, the winters are cold, and it is mostly clear year round.

Nearby Cities: Phoenix, Arizona (38 km)

Nearest Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Local Attractions:

Vision Gallery, Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum, Musical Instrument Museum, Arizona Railway Museum, Crayola Experience, Phoenix Zoo, Rush Xtreme, Chandler Fashion Center, Phoenix Premium Outlets

Living in Chandler offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chandler there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Chandler and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Chandler are highly rated. - Niche.com