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Hammonton High School

Public | 9-12 | 1357 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 15, 2011

I went to this fine school. I like it alot, becausethe teaches there are very kind. Hammonton high school is a school where students enjoy there last 4 years of high school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 28, 2011

I wouldnt send my kid to this school if the school paid me 4 years of living h+++
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2010

friday night,we went to see our kids play football against your school.the students from your school were in the parking cussing at our kids and throwing stuff that them.when your team scored,your students ran (about 20)on our bleachers knocking down 3 small children.and cussing.is this how you run your school?security did not a thing to stop it,until we the parents told the police officers.they stopped it not your security.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Great school that gives a well rounded education.Dedicated teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2009

hammonton high school is a great school, i attended this beautiful school for 4 years, the teachers are great, i was in the PRIDE program for 3 years of my 4 years which helped me with small anger problems and such, the school is great the students are cool, the teachers are really hands on well most of them, and will help any way possible, this school is a great experience for young teens, i cant say much about the food as i didnt eat there
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 24, 2008

Coming from an actual student from Hammonton High School (not a parent who only knows the scratchings of what actually is occuring in the high school) I feel that it is a very enjoyable place to be. Of course, it has it's flaws, what school doesn't? But being class president for three years, i think i know the way things work around here. It's very laid back and the staff as well as the classes, are very enjoyable. As for the morale, Hammonton has always been a very unique place. Obviously we're not the best, but some people give us that label that we think we are? Not once have I heard a student or faculty member say 'We are perfect and don't have to change anything' So that's coming from nowhere. Hammonton is a great school. Go Devils!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 29, 2008

I am really disappointed in this school. After three years of hoping things would change I give up. Hammonton people live in a box. They are under the impression that their school is the best, everything they do is the best, oh and that their football team is the best. What a joke! The academics could be good if the teachers would communicate with the parents and they could get over this 'if you don't have a Hammonton name you will not be treated as human' thing. And as for the football team, the coach doesn't know football from his behind. Fortunately for Hammonton they don't have to play any real competition and when they do they don't show up. But that is just an example of how the Hammonton mentality, 'We are perfect and don't have to change anything,' will get them, great schools rating of 4. Pitiful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2008

My child went to H.H.S her freshman year, and enjoyed it. She went to E.H.T.H.S. her sophomore year and disliked it immensely. I even disliked it. She is now a Junior and is enrolled back into Hammonton and loves it. I wouldn't want her anywhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2008

the staff at this school has an elitist attitude that is not benefical towards its student body. There is little diversity here and very little tolerance of diversity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2007

The PRIDE program at Hammonton High School is a great program that I wish was shown more credit and had a better reputation. My daughter went from straigh F's to straight A's in the matter of a couple marking period. This program at Hammonton High School has saved my daughters academic life.
—Submitted by Gabrielle, a parent


Posted October 5, 2006

Very disappointed in the quality of the teachers, and the people who run this school. If you are FROM Hammonton and get good grades, you will most likely succeed. If not, do not look here for a quality education.
—Submitted by Brenda Bammann, a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

I really dislike the lack of communication between parents and teachers. Sometimes I will email my students teacher, and not get a response for almost 3 weeks.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 30, 2005

I love Hammonton High School. We have an excellent science department,pretty good math and english departments, a fair social studies department, but poor music and language departments. Our sports teams are decent; they could be better if more money and consideration was put towards other sports besides football. Besides this, the school runs like butter.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 92% in 2012.

353 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

353 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant89%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students77%
Female79%
Male76%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
General education89%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant77%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Students70%
Female67%
Male74%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 54%
Hispanic 11% 20%
Black 4% 17%
Asian 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 18%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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566 Old Forks Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Phone: (609) 567-7000

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