Ponchatoula High School vs. Hammond High Magnet School
Should I attend Ponchatoula High School or Hammond High Magnet School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Hammond High Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,115 students in grades 9-12, Ponchatoula High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,115 students
1,592 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#795 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
28%
Graduation Rate
79%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
673
519
Grade 10 Students
518
413
Grade 11 Students
478
369
Grade 12 Students
446
291
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
30%
54%
% White
57%
30%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%