- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hammond, IN
Morton Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Morton Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180432000746
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morton Senior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Morton Senior High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hammond, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hammond · Indiana
NCES ID 180432000746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Morton Senior High School held near 1,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 93.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-75 students YoY 180432000746 · Hammond, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,446 enr · 16.6:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hammond Central High School (1,814 students)
Morton Senior High School held near 1,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 93.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Morton Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hammond Centra
Hammond Central High School
1,814 students
- This school
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 Morton Senior High School reports 1,446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morton Senior High School compares
Morton Senior 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,446 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,446
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Indiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
White 8.4%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Morton Senior High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Morton Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren G Harding Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving Elementary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry W Eggers Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morton Senior 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 (~1,446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Morton Senior High School
How many students attend Morton Senior High School?
Morton Senior High School has 1,446 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hammond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,609 (2022-23) → 1,534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-75).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Senior High School is 16.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morton Senior High School?
65.9% of students at Morton Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morton Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Morton Senior High School is African American at 46.3% of enrollment, in Hammond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morton Senior High School?
Morton Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Morton Senior High School rank among high schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Senior High School ranks #2 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 Morton Senior High School, School City of Hammond also operates Hammond Central High School (1,814 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.