Hammond High Magnet School

45168 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,592 students in grades 9-12, Hammond High Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hammond High Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute
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School Overview

Hammond High Magnet School's student population of 1,592 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,592 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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School Rankings

Hammond High Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammond High Magnet School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#795 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
29%
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28%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
54%
42%
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White
30%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.61
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74%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hammond High Magnet School's ranking?
Hammond High Magnet School is ranked #795 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Hammond High Magnet School often compared to?
Hammond High Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ponchatoula High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hammond High Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Hammond High Magnet School is 74%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Hammond High Magnet School?
1,592 students attend Hammond High Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hammond High Magnet School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammond High Magnet School?
Hammond High Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hammond High Magnet School offer ?
Hammond High Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hammond High Magnet School part of?
Hammond High Magnet School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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