HAMMOND HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL
Hammond High Magnet School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, located in Hammond, LA with about 1,434 students offering grade levels from 8th 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 82 teachers, Hammond High Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Hammond High Magnet School, located in Hammond, Louisiana, is a public secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a magnet school within the Tangipahoa Parish School System, it distinguishes itself by offering specialized academic pathways and rigorous coursework designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary success. The school maintains a diverse student body and focuses on fostering an environment that balances high academic standards with opportunities for personal growth and extracurricular involvement.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Hammond High is deeply integrated into the local community and is well-known for its vibrant school spirit and robust athletic programs. The school emphasizes college and career readiness by providing students with various elective options and enrichment programs, aiming to equip them with the skills necessary for the modern workforce or higher education. Situated on River Road, the school serves as a central hub for educational development in the Hammond area, prioritizing a supportive and competitive learning atmosphere for its students.
For more information, contact Hammond High Magnet School at (985) 345-7235 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
HAMMOND HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hammond, LA with about 1,434 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Total Students:
- 1,434
- Teachers:
- 82.37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 1,434 students
- Black or African American
- 52.0%
- White
- 35.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
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.