Hammonton High School

Hammonton School District
566 OLD FORKS ROAD
HAMMONTON, NJ 08037
1,357 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hammonton High School, located on Old Forks Road in Hammonton, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the town’s diverse student body. As a key part of the Hammonton Public School District, the high school is known for fostering a strong sense of community pride and local identity. The facility offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education at colleges and universities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hammonton High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programming. The school supports a wide array of athletic programs—competing as the "Blue Devils"—as well as various clubs, performing arts groups, and student organizations that encourage leadership and personal development. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for creative and physical expression, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both academic achievement and the cultivation of responsible, engaged citizens.
1,357
Total Students
92.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    935 (69.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    323 (23.8 %)
  • Black
    54 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    10 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Hammonton School District
Phone: (609)567-7000
Website: http://www.hammontonps.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 92.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 365
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 88

* 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 9 322
Grade 10 358
Grade 11 294
Grade 12 338
Ungraded 45
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Winslow Township High School
Winslow Township School District
1,273 Students
10 COOPER FOLLY ROAD
ATCO, NJ 08004 (8.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th