Hammond High School in Columbia, MD

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Hammond High School is located in Columbia, MD and is one of 16 high schools in Howard County Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 1334 students in grades 9-12. more

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Howard County Public Schools District Spending

$13,896Per Pupil

The Howard County Public Schools spends $13,896 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Howard County Public Schools District

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Atholton Adventist School 1.8 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Atholton High School 2 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Patuxent Valley Middle School 2.2 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Oakland Mills High School 3 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Reservoir High School 3.2 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades 9-12
Howard County Public Schools School District

Made AYP
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Contact

Hammond High School
8800 Guilford Rd
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-7615

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8 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 1334

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Hammond High School had 23% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maryland had 35% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

White

46%

Black

37%

Asian/Pacific Islander

8%

Hispanic

7%

American Indian/Alaskan Native

1%

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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Hammond High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Hammond high has lost it's rating my first child graudated from Hammond high in 2006, no problem during her time there, now I have another child that is attending, and big difference, they have a high turn over rate, in faculty and staff, very unprofessional, some of the teachers are very unorganized, unable to reach the principle. When you leave a message never get a call back. I know some kids are very disrespectful, but why take it out on the ones who are there to learn, and case no trouble.

Submitted by a Parent on Mar 18, 2012

Hammond High is one of the most diverse schools in Howard County, everyone is so different and brings something new to the school. In Hammond the teachers are tolerant and supportive. The students are great but like in every school there are the rotten apples however, overall it is one of the best experiences of my life and I love it!

Submitted by a Current Student on Nov 9, 2011

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Tracy Kamen: Hammond High may not necessarily have the best reputation, but I cannot think of a school I would rather have high schoolers attend. The best aspect to the education is the school spirit and sense of community you feel being a Golden Bear. Most teachers are very experienced and a vast amount of knowledge can be learned in this wonderful environment. Hammond has been great to me the last three years and I wouldn't want my children to be anywhere else.

Submitted by a Parent on Oct 12, 2011

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About Columbia, MD

Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)

	Columbia	National
Median Household Income	$71,524	$44,512
Population Median Age	35	36
% of Homes With Kids	33%	31.4%
Average Household Size	2.55 persons	2.6
% Owning / % Renting	66% / 34%	66%/33%

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Location	Distance
Columbia East 7060 Oakland Mills Rd Columbia, MD	1.8 miles

Laurel 11200 Scaggsville Rd Laurel, MD	2.7 miles

Columbia West 10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy Columbia, MD	3.2 miles

Hammond High School

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