North Township’s public schools score below 85% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
In North Township, 10% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Indiana average (38%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving North Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.
From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 983 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Township’s, its schools beat 1%, lower than their 15% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 17% of tested students were proficient in reading and 10% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Hammond School City spends $14,230 per student and City of East Chicago $17,914, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, East Chicago Lighthouse, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, Excel Center - Hammond, Highland Christian School (private), St. Thomas More School (private), St. Casimir School (private), St. John Bosco Elementary School (private), St. Paul's Lutheran School (private), St. Stanislaus School (private), Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse (private), Our Lady of Grace School (private), Happydays Childcare Inc DBA Happy Days Highland (private), Morning Star Academy (private) and Bible Baptist School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North Township’s grade
C−: better than 15% of Indiana school districts, #587 of 592 Indiana towns. Both inputs trail the Indiana average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Township, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in North Township · depends on your address
Henry W Eggers Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 693 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
Charles N Scott Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 663 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
Joseph Block Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 436 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in East Chicago
8th grade in North Township · depends on your address
Henry W Eggers Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 693 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
Charles N Scott Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 663 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
Joseph Block Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 436 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in East Chicago
9th grade in North Township · depends on your address
Hammond Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,814 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
Morton Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,446 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
East Chicago Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Chicago
10th grade in North Township · depends on your address
Hammond Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,814 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
Morton Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,446 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
East Chicago Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Chicago
11th grade in North Township · depends on your address
Hammond Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,814 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
Morton Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,446 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
East Chicago Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Chicago
12th grade in North Township · depends on your address
Hammond Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,814 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
Morton Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,446 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hammond
East Chicago Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Chicago
North Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Hammond School City). From grade PK, students attend the City of East Chicago School District, shared with East Chicago. Parts of North Township (14%, 13% and 3% of its land) are served by Munster School Town, Highland School Town and Whiting School City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve North Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
North Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share North Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Township | C− | Hammond School City PK–12 · City of East Chicago PK–12 |
| East Chicago | D | City of East Chicago |
| Whiting | B | Whiting School City |
| Hammond | C− | Hammond School City |
| Calumet | D− | Gary Community School Corporation |
| Gary | D− | Gary Community School Corporation |
| Highland | B+ | Highland School Town |
| Griffith | A− | Griffith PK–12 · Lake Central School Corporation PK–12 |
| Munster | A+ | Munster School Town |
| St. John | A | Lake Central School Corporation |
| Dyer | A | Lake Central School Corporation |
Bloom, IL, Chicago, IL, Lansing, IL and Thornton, IL border North Township but are graded on their own state’s tests, so they’re left out.
Every school in North Township
48 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch and Area Career Center).
Questions about North Township’s schools
Are North Township’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools North Township children attend score below 85% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #587 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Township in?
Two districts: Hammond School City runs grades PK–12, and City of East Chicago School District runs grades PK–12, shared with East Chicago.
Where do North Township kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Hammond Central High School, Morton Senior High School and East Chicago Central High School.
What is North Township’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in Hammond School City graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does North Township spend per student?
$14,230 in Hammond School City and $17,914 in City of East Chicago School District (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Township?
Yes: Highland Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 640 students), St. Thomas More School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 546 students), St. Casimir School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 370 students), St. John Bosco Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 245 students), St. Paul's Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 222 students), St. Stanislaus School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 166 students), Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 165 students), Our Lady of Grace School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 154 students), Happydays Childcare Inc DBA Happy Days Highland (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 114 students), Morning Star Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 78 students) and Bible Baptist School (religious, grades K–10, 26 students). North Township also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What North Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.