Enrollment
1,606
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220168001304
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 21/100 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
- 21
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hammond High Magnet School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hammond High Magnet School
Hammond High Magnet School is a higher-need, large high school in Hammond, Louisiana, enrolling 1,606 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.6% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,606 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (27%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 535 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tangipahoa Parish spends $12,458 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 327 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,606 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students) and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students) alongside Hammond High Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hammond High Magnet School compares
Hammond High Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tangipahoa Parish, which includes Hammond High Magnet School.
$12,458
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,606 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hammond High Magnet School a good school?
Hammond High Magnet School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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