Hammond High Magnet School

1,750 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,750

Total Students

86.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hammond High Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	555
Hispanic	197
Black	895
Asian	20
Two or More	77
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
895 (51.1 %)
White
555 (31.7 %)
Hispanic
197 (11.3 %)
Two or More
77 (4.4 %)
Asian
20 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tangipahoa Parish
Phone:	(985)345-7235
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	956
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	141

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 525

Grade 10 471

Grade 11 390

Grade 12 364