For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,231 students in Hammond, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Hammond, IN are Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical, Hammond Central High School and Morton Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hammond, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Hammond have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Hammond, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hammond, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Grades: 6-12
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Hammond Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5926 Calumet Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2442
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2442
Grades: 9-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #33.
Morton Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6915 Grand Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7316
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,609 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5727 Sohl Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2428
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2428
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Hammond
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3438 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Hammond, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1238 Michigan St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Grades: 6-12
| 1,490 students
1245 N River Dr
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
856 Sibley St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2472
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2472
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
3105 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7347
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7347
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hammond, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Hammond, IN include Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical, Hammond Central High School and Morton Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hammond?
5 public high schools are located in Hammond.
What is the racial composition of students in Hammond?
Hammond public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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