Alexander Hamilton Senior High School

Alexander Hamilton Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2955 S Robertson Blvd,  Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.6
3.3
2,346 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Established in 1931, Alexander Hamilton Senior High School was named after American founding father Alexander Hamilton. This public high school is in the Castle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Providing a robust education for students in grades ninth through 12th, Alexander Hamilton Senior High School is made up of four learning communities including the Business and Interactive Technology Academy, Mathematics Science Medicine, the Global Studies Program and the Communication Arts Academy. Each community focuses on specific areas of interest and provides students with an education that will nurture their skills and interests. Alexander Hamilton Senior High School is also affiliated with two magnet schools known as the Humanities Magnet and the Academy of Music and Performing Arts Magnet. Academics are a priority at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School with 23 Advanced Placement courses. Beyond academics, the school offers students participation in 12 sports teams and over 50 student clubs. Sports include baseball, football, basketball, cheerleading, softball, swimming and more. Alexander Hamilton Senior High School’s campus is made up of buildings dedicated to the arts, technology, humanities, labs, two gyms and a theater.

School Details

Head of School
Gary Garcia
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
125
Full Time Teachers
125
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
59.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
8.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
362:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
Hispanic
54.7%
Black
25.6%
White
13.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#75 Best HS for the Arts in California
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 829 Students
University of Southern California 565 Students
California State University - Northridge 519 Students
University of California - Berkeley 485 Students
University of California - Irvine 455 Students
University of California - San Diego 403 Students
Loyola Marymount University 350 Students
University of California - Davis 346 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 319 Students
California State University - Long Beach 313 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 291 Students
Psychology 259 Students
Nursing 152 Students
Biology 142 Students
Sociology 100 Students
Computer Science 96 Students
Political Science and Government 90 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 87 Students
Film and Video Studies 76 Students
Communications 74 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 838 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/27/2024
I've enjoyed my overall experience at Alexander Hamilton High. The best parts were the games I played on the varsity soccer team and the worst parts were when they began construction on the field before my senior season began. I would like to see our school have more freedom to use the restroom.
1.0 Senior
2/16/2024
With this school I have not had one good memory to come from it. Out of my 4 years my best year was online in my room. From there I thought it would get better however, that did not happen. Nom i'm just waiting for June to come so I can be done with this school all together.
4.0 Senior
1/22/2024
Overall, Hamilton Highschool has been a great experience for me and my fellow peers, we all feel like we have counselors to be open to and help us through college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/18/2023
My daughter loves Hami. She is in AMPA, the music school. And plays sports. The kids she has met are nice and fun. Teachers are experienced and involved. School is challenging but not too much homework. Administration cares about the kids and takes safety seriously. Lots of staff on campus. My kid l...
2.0 student
6/24/2019
I have graduated already. This school sets students up to fail or unnecessary struggles by lazy staff.
5.0 parent
4/7/2018
Great School! I Love it. Overall it has been a very positive time for my child. She has been nurtured both creatively and academically.
5.0 parent
1/19/2017
its great, absolutely safe and effective. Most of negative reviewers here is just when they are not happy with the results of their child

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