- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hammond, IN
Hammond Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Hammond Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180432000736
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammond Central High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammond Central High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Central High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hammond, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hammond · Indiana
NCES ID 180432000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Hammond Central High School held near 1,923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 96.7 → 96.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 180432000736 · Hammond, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,814 enr · 18.9:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Morton Senior High School (1,446 students)
Hammond Central High School held near 1,923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). Teacher FTE held 96.7 → 96.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hammond Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hammond Central High School
1,814 students
- Morton Senior
Morton Senior High School
1,446 students
- Warren G Hardi
Warren G Harding Elementary School
755 students
- Washington Irv
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
754 students
- Thomas a Ediso 705
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
705 students
- Henry W Eggers 693
Henry W Eggers Middle School
693 students
What this shows Hammond Central High School reports 1,814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hammond Central High School compares
Hammond Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,814 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,814
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,879
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 242 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
African American 36.8%
White 5.7%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Hammond Central High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Hammond reports $14,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hammond Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren G Harding Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry W Eggers Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hammond Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Hammond
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hammond Central High School
How many students attend Hammond Central High School?
Hammond Central High School has 1,814 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hammond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,863 (2022-23) → 1,923 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammond Central High School is 18.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hammond Central High School?
69.4% of students at Hammond Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammond Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Hammond Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Hammond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammond Central High School?
Hammond Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hammond Central High School rank among high schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Central High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hammond, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hammond on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Hammond?
Besides Hammond Central High School, School City of Hammond also operates Morton Senior High School (1,446 students), Warren G Harding Elementary School (755 students), and Washington Irving Elementary Sch (754 students). See the School City of Hammond district page for the complete list.