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Hammond High School

8800 Guilford Rd
Columbia, MD 21046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Hammond High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in MD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hammond High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hammond High School's student population of 1,287 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,287 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hammond High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammond High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#396 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hammond High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hammond High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hammond High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hammond High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hammond High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hammond High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hammond High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hammond High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hammond High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hammond High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hammond High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Hammond High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hammond High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hammond High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hammond High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammond High School's ranking?
Hammond High School is ranked #396 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hammond High School often compared to?
Hammond High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atholton High School, Reservoir High School, Oakland Mills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hammond High School?
The graduation rate of Hammond High School is 91%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hammond High School?
1,287 students attend Hammond High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hammond High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammond High School?
Hammond High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hammond High School offer ?
Hammond High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hammond High School part of?
Hammond High School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hammond High School located?
Hammond High School is located in the Kings Contrivance neighborhood of Columbia, MD.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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