School City of Hammond
- HAMMOND, IN
School District
School City of Hammond
- HAMMOND, IN
- Rating 3.32 out of 5 25 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade C minus
- College Prepgrade C
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade B minus
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
33%
Percent Proficient - Math
26%
Average Graduation Rate
81%
Average SAT
1010
596 responses
Average ACT
21
51 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
12,303
Free or Reduced Lunch
75.5%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$58,760
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.2%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$11,677 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$48,107
National
$69,021Median Rent
$914
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$107,500
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$244,900School City of Hammond Reviews
Rating 3.32 out of 5 25 reviews
I've been going to School City Of Hammond schools since I was in second grade, and the experience has varied. In the past, things have felt much more organized, but recently the school system has been a bit of a mess. Even still, I've found a lot of value in Hammond schools. The subjects taught and books assigned are rich and valuable, which is heightened by the teachers leading the classrooms. They connect with students and use great methods in order to teach us valuable academic and life lessons. Likewise, the district has a strong emphasis on the arts, and use a variety of programs and productions to bring the community together. Hammond schools are all about the town and the families that attend the schools, and students are always getting involved in events around town, like parades and fundraisers. In short, School City of Hammond is a great school district with an emphasis on the tight knit community, even if it can be disorganized and unfocused.
The School City of Hammond prides itself on its diversity racially, politically and spiritually. It has been committed to serving students and allocating many of their resources for students' safety and developing students for after the K-12 experience. SCH has taken student safety very seriously and on the few occasions of school threats, our schools work with police and make proper procedures known to ensure our safety. SCH also has various school programs that enhance our education such as Hammond's academy for performing arts, the Area Career Center and The Blueprint program which helps low-income students with college readiness and access. Although with many successes SCH tends to have a difficult time accounting for student voices and opinions and working with student leaders such as myself that have attended SCH schools since kindergarten.
The School City of Hammond tries to make sure that all its students receive a quality education. It offers a chance to participate in various activities to enhance our skills and talents. They rally behind the students to make sure that we are college-bound, and all while on a trying budget. The curriculum is to ensure that there is no subject untouched. My experience as a student of the School City of Hammond has been nothing but great, for a lack of a better word encouraging. The staff at the schools are always forthcoming with the information I need to succeed. I am in one of the many programs that they offer in which I will be graduating with my Associates's degree. So my overall view of the School City of Hammond is very positive and has been very enlightening.