Below Average
#1474 of 1,823 schools in IN
Hammond Central High School
High School · School City of Hammond · Hammond, IN
A School City of Hammond high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5926 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 63.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hammond Central High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hammond Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,823/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hammond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,706
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
42.8%
Poverty rate
32.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Academy of Science & TechCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Bishop Noll Institute/catholic Dioece of GaryPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Thornton Fractnl No High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,389 | Compare → |
| East Chicago Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,021 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School City of Hammond
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,879NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hammond Central High School is listed in School City of Hammond; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hammond Central High School
Hammond Central High School is a public high school in Hammond, IN, part of School City of Hammond, serving approximately 1,923 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,474 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hammond Central High School
What grades does Hammond Central High School serve?
Hammond Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hammond Central High School?
Hammond Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,923 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammond Central High School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hammond Central High School rank in IN?
Hammond Central High School ranks #1,474 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Hammond Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hammond Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hammond Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hammond Central High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Hammond Central High School a charter school?
No, Hammond Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hammond Central High School a Title I school?
No, Hammond Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hammond Central High School?
59.8% of students at Hammond Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (219) 933-2442
- 4-Year Graduation
- 63.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46320)
- 14,097
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46320; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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