- Hammond Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than East Chicago Central High School (403 vs. 210).
- Hammond Central High School reported a higher dual enrollment than East Chicago Central High School (275 vs. 132).
- Hammond Central High School reported a higher ap enrollment than East Chicago Central High School (203 vs. 65).
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Hammond Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than East Chicago Central High School (430 vs. 408).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
East Chicago Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Hammond Central High School (262 vs. 222).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Hammond Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than East Chicago Central High School (403 vs. 210).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
East Chicago Central High School reported a higher violent incidents than Hammond Central High School (130 vs. 83).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
East Chicago Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Hammond Central High School (276.3:1 vs. 211.1:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
East Chicago Central High School
$16,715.65
Hammond Central High School
$14,879.36
Local revenue share
East Chicago Central High School
21.6%
Hammond Central High School
24.8%
State revenue share
East Chicago Central High School
59.9%
Hammond Central High School
54.2%
Federal revenue share
East Chicago Central High School
18.6%
Hammond Central High School
21%
District chronic absenteeism rate
East Chicago Central High School
33.6%
Hammond Central High School
35.9%
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.