Hammond High Magnet School

1,606 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.

1,606

Total Students

105.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hammond High Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	239
Black	846
Asian	18
Two or More	75
American Indian	1

Black
846 (52.7%)
White
427 (26.6%)
Hispanic
239 (14.9%)
Two or More
75 (4.7%)
Asian
18 (1.1%)
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:	N/A
District:	Tangipahoa Parish
Phone:	(985)345-7235
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 9 450

Grade 10 405

Grade 11 371

Grade 12 380