Hammond High

www.hammondhs.org/

1,287 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hammond High School, located in Columbia, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide range of rigorous curricular programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-focused pathways. Hammond High places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture, encouraging students to engage in both their studies and the broader school community through various academic honors and collaborative learning environments.

Beyond the classroom, Hammond High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, which include an array of competitive athletics, visual and performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of achievement and preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, the workforce, or military service. By focusing on holistic growth and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to navigate the challenges of a global society.

1,287

Total Students

93.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hammond High
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	244
Black	491
Asian	162
Two or More	82
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
491 (38.2 %)
White
302 (23.5 %)
Hispanic
244 (19.0 %)
Asian
162 (12.6 %)
Two or More
82 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-7615
Website:	http://www.hammondhs.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 9 406

Grade 10 335

Grade 11 241

Grade 12 305