Hammond High School vs. Reservoir High School
Should you attend Hammond High School or Reservoir High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hammond High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Reservoir High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Hammond High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 1,837 students in grades 9-12, Reservoir High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,287 students
1,837 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
121 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#258 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Graduation Rate
91%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
406
497
Grade 10 Students
335
477
Grade 11 Students
241
422
Grade 12 Students
305
441
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
18%
% Hispanic
19%
20%
% Black
38%
34%
% White
24%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%