- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hammond, LA
Hammond High Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Hammond High Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220168001304
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammond High Magnet School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammond High Magnet School has class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond High Magnet School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hammond, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Hammond High Magnet School held near 1,772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.5 → 83.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 220168001304 · Hammond, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,606 enr · 18.7:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Hammond High Magnet School held near 1,772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.5 → 83.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Hammond High Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- This school
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- Loranger Eleme 800
Loranger Elementary School
800 students
What this shows Hammond High Magnet School reports 1,606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hammond High Magnet School compares
Hammond High Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,606 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,606
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.7%
White 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Hammond High Magnet School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hammond High Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loranger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hammond High Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hammond High Magnet School
How many students attend Hammond High Magnet School?
Hammond High Magnet School has 1,606 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hammond, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,750 (2022-23) → 1,772 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond High Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammond High Magnet School is 18.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hammond High Magnet School?
57.6% of students at Hammond High Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammond High Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Hammond High Magnet School is African American at 52.7% of enrollment, in Hammond, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammond High Magnet School?
Hammond High Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 High Magnet School rank among public schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond High Magnet School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hammond, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hammond on the city page.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Hammond High Magnet School, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students), and Champ Cooper Elementary School (1,163 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.