- Highland High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Excel Center - Hammond (280 vs. 0).
- Highland High School reported a higher students per counselor than Excel Center - Hammond (255.3:1 vs. 55.3:1).
- Excel Center - Hammond reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland High School (293 vs. 203).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Excel Center - Hammond reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland High School (293 vs. 203).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Highland High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Excel Center - Hammond (280 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Highland High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Excel Center - Hammond (35 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Highland High School reported a higher students per counselor than Excel Center - Hammond (255.3:1 vs. 55.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Highland High School
6 metrics were reported by Highland High School. Comparable data for Excel Center - Hammond is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
92%
Graduating cohort
277
AP courses offered
9
AP enrollment
158
Dual enrollment
230
Gifted & talented
56
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Excel Center - Hammond
$5,076.92
Highland High School
$10,938.14
Local revenue share
Excel Center - Hammond
2.1%
Highland High School
29%
State revenue share
Excel Center - Hammond
97.9%
Highland High School
65%
Federal revenue share
Excel Center - Hammond
0%
Highland High School
6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Excel Center - Hammond
100%
Highland High School
18.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lake County
$68,985
Lake County
$68,985
Poverty rate
Lake County
14.6%
Lake County
14.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lake County
24.9%
Lake County
24.9%
Unemployment rate
Lake County
5.7%
Lake County
5.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.