Hammond High School

Hammond High School has 1,360 students in Columbia.

Hammond High School in Columbia offers 24 AP courses.

Hammond High School in Columbia has great sports fields.

Hammond High School in Columbia has an awesome football field.

Hammond High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

8800 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD

Kings Contrivance Neighborhood

Howard County Public Schools

3.8

4.4

1,159 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Average SAT Score
1200

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
14%

Reading Proficiency
78%

Average GPA
3.46

Graduation Rate
89%

B+

Academics

Teachers

A-

College Prep

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.46	Reading Proficiency 78%
Math Proficiency 14%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 81	Full Time Teachers 81
Teachers in First or Second Year 2.8%

College Prep

Average SAT 1200 Math 590 Verbal 610	Average ACT 26 Math 25 English 27 Reading 27 Science 26
Number of AP Courses 27	AP Pass Rate 81.7%
AP Math Enrollment Very High	AP Science Enrollment Very High
Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Test Scores

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

263:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.2%	Female 48.7%
Black 44.3%	White 20.6%
Hispanic 16.6%	Asian or Pacific Islander 11%
Two or more races 7.2%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#10 Most Diverse Public HS in Maryland

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB 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 Maryland - College Park 458 Students

Towson University 334 Students

University of Maryland, Baltimore County 190 Students

Howard Community College 190 Students

Morgan State University 153 Students

Howard University 152 Students

Bowie State University 123 Students

Temple University 112 Students

Georgetown University 104 Students

Johns Hopkins University 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 109 Students

Psychology 106 Students

Biology 94 Students

Computer Science 90 Students

Nursing 81 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students

Marketing 38 Students

Public Health 37 Students

Political Science and Government 35 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

11/29/2025

Hammond is a great school and i made a lot of friends that i will cherish after high school. The friends i made along the way was the best experience and the worst experience was getting through high school cause it was really fast but really slow at the same time. if i could change something i would change how i didn't do the healthcare all provided by school.

4.0 Senior

4/17/2025

The school is one of the most diverse in Maryland. It was just renovated so all of the facilities and buildings are in excellent shape. The school culture is not very good, many kids skip class or are disrespectful, there are a lot of excellent teachers but the students don't take advantage of that.

4.0

3/10/2025

My time at Hammond was a fast pace one starting high school off being online I did miss out on any real freshman experiences. So starting my 10th grade year was really important to me but was also hindered with the school going under construction for renovations. So my time really shined in my 11th grade year that's when most of the construction was finished and everyone was a lot more welcoming with the newer space compared to the old one. The quality of life took a leap in the right direction. My senior year was a lot slower getting ready for college and I didn't make as many social connections mainly sticking with my older ones but the ones I did make we with the staff and them giving me advice on how to move forward and prepare for times ahead and I'm grateful for the things they shared with me.

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1.0 parent

4/24/2026

Teaching the children to hate and be violent at ice protests is not my idea of education

5.0 parent

1/9/2024

My kid is thriving at Hammond High and is in mostly AP/GT courses. Assignments and feedback are very organized. He seems to be enjoying himself, despite the long study hours . He enjoys friendships that are supportive. Ms. Reid is an engaged and effective Principal. The school sends emails to parent...

5.0 parent

8/20/2022

Great school, kids loved it I strongly recommended

5.0 parent

3/20/2021

The teachers, administrators, parents and entire neighborhood are extremely supportive and engaged in the development of the students.

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Maryland Howard County Columbia 21046 Kings Contrivance

Hammond High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, MD and is served by the Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,159 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Hammond High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $583,519. Discover additional schools in the area, like Atholton Adventist Academy, HCHC's Leadership Academy, Lake Elkhorn Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hammond High School.

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