MORTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Morton Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the School City of Hammond school district, located in Hammond, IN with about 1,389 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 77 teachers, Morton Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Morton Senior High School, located at 6915 Grand Avenue in Hammond, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the School City of Hammond district. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience for its diverse student body. The school is well-known for its identity as the "Governors," and it offers a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
The school is deeply integrated into the Hammond community, focusing on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. In addition to its standard curriculum, Morton Senior High provides resources to support student success, including various clubs, sports teams, and vocational pathways. By balancing traditional classroom learning with opportunities for personal development, the school strives to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in an evolving global landscape.
For more information, contact Morton Senior High School at (219) 989-7316 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hammond, IN 46323-2596
(219) 989-7316
MORTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hammond, IN with about 1,389 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- School City of Hammond
- Total Students:
- 1,389
- Teachers:
- 77.54
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,389 students
- Black or African American
- 40.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 38.9%
- White
- 17.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.