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School City of Hammond

Indiana · Public School District
17
Schools
11,505
Students
$16,325
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
74.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
78.0%
Graduation Rate
-8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

School City of Hammond is a public school district in Indiana serving 11,505 students across 17 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,325 is above average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Charles N Scott Middle School07–08738
Henry W Eggers Middle School07–08855
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Area Career Center06–120
Hammond Central High School09–121,863
Morton Senior High School09–121,609
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,325+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
27%
State
53.8%
Local (property tax)
26.5%
Federal
19.7%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
11,505
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.0%, graduation is 8.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in School City of Hammond?
School City of Hammond has 17 public schools, serving a total of 11,505 students.
What is the graduation rate for School City of Hammond?
The graduation rate is 78.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does School City of Hammond spend per student?
School City of Hammond spends $16,325 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in School City of Hammond?
74% of students in School City of Hammond qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in School City of Hammond?
No, School City of Hammond does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does School City of Hammond serve?
School City of Hammond serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for School City of Hammond?
The median opportunity score across schools in School City of Hammond is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.