The SusiHomes 
CAP Rankings is the most reliable guide to help determine the best high schools in Hamilton, in our informed opinion. SEARCH BELOW for homes in 
Blue Cap or 
Green Cap high school districts.
Hamilton generally has high schools that rank below-average compared to the rest of the schools in Ontario (comparing EQAO test scores). There are 12 public high schools in Hamilton. (For Catholic high schools, go here.)
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| Rank | School | 7-Year EQAO (Ont. avg. = 1.000) | CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ancaster High | 1.088 | |
| #2 | Dundas Valley | 1.038 | |
| #3 | Westdale | 1.022 | |
| #4 | Waterdown | 1.015 | |
| #5 | Orchard Park | 0.989 |
The above rankings are determined by EQAO scores only. CAP colours are assigned by the team at SusiHomes, based on their score compared to the Ontario average (1.000). Above 1.100 is a Blue Cap. Between 1.025 and 1.100 is a Green Cap..
Are the Best High Schools in Hamilton really “the best”?
What makes the best high schools in Hamilton “the best”? Since nobody can attend all high schools simultaneously, nobody knows, for sure, what high schools are “the best high schools in Hamilton”. We base our BLUE CAP high schools, and the GREEN CAP high schools, on EQAO scores alone, when compared to the Ontario average. However, the clubs and programs a high school offers are probably just as important to the development of teenagers, and thus a high school is much more of an individual choice than an elementary school.
What other areas do you have High School CAP Rankings for?
On this website, we have high school rankings for:
Mississauga and Brampton
Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown and Hamilton
Etobicoke
Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill
What areas do you have elementary school CAP Rankings for?
On this website, we have elementary school rankings for:
Mississauga and Brampton
Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown and Hamilton
Etobicoke
Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill
FAQ
CAP rankings more reliable than the Fraser Institute rankings?YES. The Fraser Institute does not incorporate the consistency of a school’s performance into its rankings; they are sorted by a single-year’s performance only. They also do not take into consideration the natural support some teachers receive simply by working in higher-income neighbourhoods with less single-parent families. The SusiHomes CAP rankings does all of this, so yes, in our informed opinions, the CAP Rankings are more reliable.
Look, the Fraser Institute rankings are fine. We use them, ourselves, in cities outside our service areas. We use the same EQAO data as they do, but we factor in a school district’s demographics more prominently, and consistency needs to be considered in any ranking model to begin with. The SusiHomes CAP rankings can easily be seen as more reliable. And yes, we are looking to attract clients, but only the wise ones who realize this.
They are both recommended schools. We’re just a little more sure that the Blue Cap schools are “good” schools. But we have good feelings about Green Cap schools, as well. Blue Cap schools are the “Primary Recommendations” Susi gives to her clients, and Green Cap schools are the “Alternate Recommendations”.
Here, that is not possible. Your Realtor can set it up for you. It’s a lot of work, but your Realtor should work hard for you. Susi’s clients, of course, receive this service in full.
Yes. Your Realtor can do this for you, for any Cap Schools revealed here. It’s a bit of a process, however, and they may curse you for asking. Susi has the systems already set up for ALL Cap Schools.
Most, if not all, of the Blue Cap or Green Cap schools are in neighbourhoods that Susi would recommend to her clients .
Any good Realtor will see these warning signs, like water damage or poor foundation. You should also get a home inspection done on the house before finalizing the deal; buying a home without one is a dangerous game.
If you need School-District-Specific Demographics, for an in-depth review of the democratic makeup of the school district alone, SusiHomes’ clients have full access to those. Otherwise, Realtor.ca is your best free source. They have neighbourhood demographics in a broader sense.