Oliver P. Morton High School is a public secondary school located in Hammond, Indiana, United States. It is part of the School City of Hammond district.
Serving 1,534 students in grades 9-12, Morton Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 60% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morton Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Morton Senior High School's student population of 1,534 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1937
School Rankings
Morton Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Senior High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1601 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
15%
Black
44%
13%
White
11%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton Senior High School's ranking?
Morton Senior High School is ranked #1601 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morton Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Morton Senior High School is 60%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Morton Senior High School?
1,534 students attend Morton Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Morton Senior High School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Senior High School?
Morton Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morton Senior High School offer ?
Morton Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morton Senior High School part of?
Morton Senior High School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
School Reviews
1 12/14/2020
The old Morton High School on Marshall Avenue of the 1950''s was very, very different from what I read in this assessment. We were brought up in quite modest circumstances at home, but a good thing was that the Morton principal, Mr. A. W. Clark was quite strict and kept the school on a good upward track. Most teachers were dedicated to their job of preparing us for life, so that between home and school we had a very wholesome and supportive upbringing. Many of us went on to graduate from college and beyond, and we thought of ourselves as fortunate in having gone to Morton High.
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