Oliver P. Morton High School is a public secondary school located in Hammond, Indiana, United States. It is part of the School City of Hammond district.
| Oliver P. Morton High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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6915 Grand Avenue , , 46323 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°35′10″N 87°26′26″W / 41.58611°N 87.44056°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1937 |
| School district | School City of Hammond |
| Superintendent | Scott Miller |
| Principal | Jerame Hicks |
| Faculty | 87.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,609 (2022–23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.49[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Athletics conference | Great Lakes |
| Team name | Governors |
| Website | School website |
History
editThe school was established in 1937 at its former location on Marshall Avenue in the Hessville section of Hammond. It became a four-year school in 1954.[2] The current facility opened in 1968.[3]
Notable alumni
edit- Darrel Chaney – former MLB player for the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves
- Frank J. Mrvan – politician[4]
- Stan Perzanowski – former MLB player for the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Morton Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Our Building, 1937–1991".
- ^ "A Little About Us".
- ^ "Leadership Life: Frank J. Mrvan, North Township Trustee – NWILife". Nwi.life. April 16, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
External links
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