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School Comparison

Excel Center - Hammond
vs.
Munster High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Excel Center - Hammond
Munster High School
  • Munster High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Excel Center - Hammond (476 vs. 0).
  • Munster High School reported a higher students per counselor than Excel Center - Hammond (315.8:1 vs. 55.3:1).
  • Excel Center - Hammond reported a higher chronically absent students than Munster High School (293 vs. 176).
  • 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 Munster High School (293 vs. 176).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Munster High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Excel Center - Hammond (476 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Munster High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Excel Center - Hammond (115 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Munster High School reported a higher students per counselor than Excel Center - Hammond (315.8:1 vs. 55.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Munster High School

6 metrics were reported by Munster High School. Comparable data for Excel Center - Hammond is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
95%
Graduating cohort
355
AP courses offered
19
AP enrollment
563
Dual enrollment
824
Gifted & talented
231

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
Munster High School
$12,440.28
Local revenue share
Excel Center - Hammond
2.1%
Munster High School
44.4%
State revenue share
Excel Center - Hammond
97.9%
Munster High School
50.2%
Federal revenue share
Excel Center - Hammond
0%
Munster High School
5.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Excel Center - Hammond
100%
Munster High School
10.7%

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.