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Hammond Central High School

Hammond, Indiana · Grades 9 to 12 · School City of Hammond

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About Hammond Central High School

Hammond Central High School is a public school in Hammond, Indiana, serving grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 1,814 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 21.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (85.8 teachers in all). It is one of 14 schools in School City of Hammond. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Lake County. Within 5 miles there are 79 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	5926 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
Phone	(219) 933-2442
School district	School City of Hammond
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,814
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	85.8
Students per teacher	21.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Lake County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180432000736). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Area Career CenterPublic · Grades 6 to 12Hammond · 0.3 mi Henry W Eggers Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Hammond · 0.4 mi Montessori Childrens SchoolhousePrivate · Grades PreK to 8Hammond · 0.6 mi Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Hammond · 0.6 mi Hammond Academy of Science & TechCharter · Grades 6 to 12Hammond · 1.1 mi Thomas A Edison Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Hammond · 1.4 mi Lincoln Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Calumet City, IL · 1.4 mi Wilson Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2Calumet City, IL · 1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Hammond Central High School serve?

Hammond Central High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Hammond Central High School?

Hammond Central High School reported 1,814 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Central High School?

About 21.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,814 students and 85.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Hammond Central High School a public or charter school?

Hammond Central High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Hammond Central High School in?

Hammond Central High School is part of School City of Hammond. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/school-city-of-hammond/

Where is Hammond Central High School located?

Hammond Central High School is at 5926 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320. The phone number is (219) 933-2442.

How many other schools are near Hammond Central High School?

There are 79 other schools within 5 miles of Hammond Central High School in our directory.