Hammond School is a PreK-12 school in Columbia, SC, providing special education services, IEP support, and therapeutic services.
Hammond School is a co-educational PreK-12 institution in Columbia, SC, that provides a supportive academic environment tailored to a variety of learning styles. With an average class size of 16, the school ensures personalized engagement, allowing educators to monitor individual progress closely. The faculty is highly qualified, with 68% holding advanced degrees, providing high-level instruction and access to an extensive selection of AP courses.
Recognizing the diverse needs of learners, Hammond School offers dedicated special education services, including support for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The school provides specialized developmental and therapeutic services, ensuring that students with learning differences have the necessary tools and accommodations to thrive both academically and socially alongside their peers in an inclusive setting.
Beyond the classroom, students can explore a wide range of extracurricular interests, from athletics like equestrian, swimming, and soccer to specialized clubs such as Robotics, Chess, and various arts programs. Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis, and the school offers financial aid to approximately 25% of its students. Tuition varies by grade level, ranging from approximately $11,470 for Pre-Kindergarten to $21,960 for grades 9-12.
| Year Founded | 1966 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $21,160 |
| Tuition Notes | 11,470 Pre-Kindergarten 16,410 Kindergarten 19,330 Grades 1-4 20,580 Grades 5-8 21,960 Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1015 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 125 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 68 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Carson McQueen |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 100 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 25 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $8,400 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 18 |
| Sports | Ballet · Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Equestrian · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Riflery · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting · Wrestling · Show More (3) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · A capella Club · Act Out: Young Feminists Club · Bake a Difference · Bead the Change · Chess Club · Circus Freaks · Club Smash/ Game Development Club · Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) · Go Green Club · Hammond Broadcast Team · Hammond Math Team · Hammond Modern Arab League · Hammond Outdoor Adventures Club · Hammond's French Club · MCAFE · National Honors Society (NHS) · Society of Primitive Technology · The Hammond Student Senate · The Harry Potter Alliance · The Headmaster's Leadership Council · The Honor Council · Young Democrats Club · Youth in Government · Show More (7) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Club · Dance Club · Guitar Club · Ornithos · The Select Ensemble · Theatrical Productions · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Ping Pong Club · Ultimate Frisbee Club |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association for the Education of Young Children · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · National Association of College Admissions Counselors · Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.hammondschool.org/news--calendar/school-calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1263 |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |
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