Best Hammond Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 9% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and 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 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical

Charter School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
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33 Muenich Ct
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%)
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6915 Grand Ave
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%)
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5926 Calumet Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2442

Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: n/an/a

Area Career Center

Vocational School

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5727 Sohl Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2428

Gr: 6-12

Rank: n/an/a

Excel Center - Hammond

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3438 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911

Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hammond, Indiana

Hammond, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Columbia Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1238 Michigan St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461

Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Donald E Gavit Middle/high School (Closed 2023)

1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328

Gr: 6-12 | 1,490 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1245 N River Dr
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357

Gr: K-5 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 29%

Kenwood Elementary School (Closed 2024)

6416 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469

Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Lafayette Elementary School (Closed 2020)

856 Sibley St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2472

Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Lee L Caldwell Elementary School (Closed 2008)

3105 173rd St
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).