Hammond High School

Hammond High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5926 Calumet Ave,  Hammond, IN
School City Of Hammond
3.4
2.9
1,904 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Johnny Goodlow
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
480
Verbal
520
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
13.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
438:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
53.6%
Black
36.8%
White
5.7%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Purdue University Northwest 200 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 144 Students
Purdue University 126 Students
Indiana State University 113 Students
Ball State University 111 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 100 Students
Valparaiso University 96 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 77 Students
Indiana University - Northwest 66 Students
University of Indianapolis 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 63 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Criminology 26 Students
Biology 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Engineering 17 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 125 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/19/2026
The only thing i will change is how the teachers communicate with the students. It seemed like one bad spoiled the show. I truly don't think all student should suffer and be showed disrespect because of one student. You have to give respect in order to receive it vice versa.
4.0 Junior
6/18/2024
My best experience in school is making lots of friends and also having good grades in school. My worst experience in school is that there's always a bunch a fights in school and also teachers always assigning a lot of work and projects.
4.0 Senior
9/10/2022
The overall experience at the school is very underwhelming to say the least. The teachers and staff try their best to prepare you for college, you just have to listen.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 9 Reviews
1.0 student
3/31/2024
I'm a student Been in this school since sophomore year the school looks nice but the amount of bullying by immature kids is the issue.
1.0 student
2/7/2023
I am a student at Hammond Central. They always close the bathrooms on the first floor so I have to go all the way upstairs to go to the bathroom. And then they always close the hallway gate after 5 minutes of the last bell of the day. This school is trash & so are the kids here. These kids are ghett...
4.0 other
10/11/2017
I loved my years at Hammond High School. Like most, I wish I could do it all over again. The teachers really cared that the students understood and were able to take that knowledge into adulthood. Of course, there are students who acted up, but they were dealt with swiftly and fairly. After school p...
5.0 other
9/9/2017
Excellent - Caring teachers and administrators challenge students to meet the demands of a 21st century education. Students participate in many after-school activities and demonstrate school spirit.

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Hammond High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hammond, IN, in the Hammond neighborhood, and is served by the School City Of Hammond in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,904 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Hammond High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.21, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $195,095. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thornton Fractional North High School, Center for Academics & Technology, Munster High School, and more. Learn more about what Hammond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hammond High School.

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