Morton Senior High School
Reported Enrollment
1,609
students
District
School City of Hammond
County Context Score
24/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
6915 Grand Ave, Hammond, IN, 46323
School District
School City of Hammond
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 180432000746
- District ID
- 1804320
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,609 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Morton Senior High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
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This district context includes 17 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Morton Senior High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: School City of Hammond, Lake County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Morton Senior High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with School City of Hammond.
1,609 students
Morton Senior High School reports 1,609 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 22 other high schools in Lake County with enrollment data, 18 report fewer students and 4 report more. The peer median is 885 students.
23 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 987 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
17 district schools
School City of Hammond lists 12 primary, 2 middle, 3 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
12
Middle
2
High
3
Other
0
Nearby context inside School City of Hammond
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School Profile FAQ
Is Morton Senior High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with School City of Hammond.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Morton Senior High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Morton Senior High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Morton Senior High School with nearby schools?
Morton Senior High School should be compared with 23 high schools in Lake County, plus other schools in School City of Hammond. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Morton Senior High School?
Before using Morton Senior High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with School City of Hammond.
Part of School City of Hammond
Morton Senior High School is one of 17 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 11,505 students across 17 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
17
Reported Enrollment
11,505
17 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Charles N Scott Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
- Hammond Central High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Area Career Center6–12 · HighListed only
- Henry W Eggers Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
- Kenwood Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Lew Wallace Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Munster High School
Hammond Central High School
Hobart High School
Merrillville High School
East Chicago Central High School
Lake County Schools
County Context Score
24/100
County-level composite across 120 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.