At a glance
Reported students
1,446
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
76.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663
Morton Senior High School: 1,446 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,763
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.8:1
What the reported data says about Morton Senior High School
Morton Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hammond. It is one of 15 current school records connected to School City of Hammond. NCES reports 1,446 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (46.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.4%). English learners represent 20.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Morton Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 10 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 10
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.4%
- Hispanic39.4%
- Black46.3%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School City of Hammond
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hammond Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,814 reported students
Area Career Center
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
755 reported students
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
754 reported students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
705 reported students
Henry W Eggers Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
693 reported students
Public schools near Morton Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Center - Hammond High · Charter · Excel Center - Hammond | 09–12 | 205 | 0.3 mi |
| West Side Leadership Academy High · Gary Community School Corp | 09–12 | 1,232 | 1.7 mi |
| Highland High School High · School Town of Highland | 09–12 | 971 | 2.9 mi |
| Calumet New Tech High School High · Lake Ridge New Tech Schools | 09–12 | 620 | 3.1 mi |
| Excel Center - Gary High · Charter · Excel Center - Gary | 09–12 | 125 | 3.5 mi |
| Hammond Central High School High · School City of Hammond | 09–12 | 1,814 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Morton Senior High School
What grades does Morton Senior High School serve?
Morton Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in School City of Hammond.
How many students attend Morton Senior High School?
Morton Senior High School reported 1,446 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,763 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Morton Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 1,446 students and 76.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Morton Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Morton Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School City of Hammond attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Morton Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Morton Senior High School in?
Morton Senior High School is part of School City of Hammond, based in Hammond, IN, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Morton Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Excel Center - Hammond (0.3 mi), West Side Leadership Academy (1.7 mi), Highland High School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.