Hammond School

854 Galway Ln, Columbia, SC, 29209-0292
Tel: (803)776-0295
Grades: PK - 12 | 964 students
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The school’s philosophy is to ignite the minds of students to a world of knowledge. Leaving the traditional classroom setting frequently creates a more interesting format for that purpose. School life at Hammond involves a wide expanse of opportunites. Whether students are engaged in volunteer efforts for the community or campaigning for student government offices at school, they are finding their voice. As a family-oriented school, every effort is made to perpetuate each family’s beliefs and values. A necessary part of education is a focus on character and an understanding of the importance of faith in one’s life. Hammond School recognizes and respects the many religious traditions that are represented.

School Overview:
Hammond School
School Membership(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1966
Student Body
Total Students 964 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 11% (SC School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 103 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 68%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 13 courses
Average SAT score 1204
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes 6,800 Pre-Kindergarten 9,650 Kindergarten 11,470 Grades 1-4 12,205 Grades 5-8 12,875 Grades 9-12
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,531
Admissions Director Mr. Matt Radtke
Admissions Associate Miss Mary Ellen Campbell
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Volleyball
Weightlifting Wrestling

School Notes:

  • The SAT average in 2006-2007 was 1204 with one third of the class earning scores of 1300 or above
  • 10 Hammond seniors earned Natioanl Merit recognition
  • Class of 2007 earned over $3,000,000 in scholarships
  • 85% of students score in the top 15% on nationally standardized tests
  • 90% of middle and upper students participate in athletics
  • The South Carolina Junior Academy of Science awarded Hammond first place in the state Chemistry Olympiad

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Nearby Schools:

Hammond School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.2 mi. away
Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool
Gr. K | 1.2 mi. away
Sandhills School
Gr. 7-11 | 2.6 mi. away
St Joseph School
Gr. PK-6 | 2.6 mi. away
Montessori School Of Columbia
Gr. PK-6 | 2.7 mi. away

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