For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,184 students in Hammond, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hammond, IN are Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical, Morton Senior High School and Hammond Central 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 81%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hammond, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Morton Senior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6915 Grand Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7316
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,534 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Hammond Central High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5926 Calumet Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2442
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2442
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Hammond
Charter School
3438 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Hammond, Indiana 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1238 Michigan St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Gr: 6-12 | 1,490 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1245 N River Dr
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 29%
6416 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
856 Sibley St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2472
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3105 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7347
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7347
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Minority enrollment: 69%
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, Morton Senior High School and Hammond Central 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Hammond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hammond include: Morton Senior High School vs. Hammond Central High School, Hammond Central High School vs. Morton Senior High School
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