Oliver P. Morton High School
| Oliver P. Morton High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
6915 Grand Avenue , , 46323 United States 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 |
Teaching staff | 93.41 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,534 (2023–2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 16.42[1] |
| Color | |
Athletics conference | Great Lakes |
| Team name | Governors |
| Website | School website |
Oliver P. Morton High School is a public secondary school located in Hammond, Indiana, in the School City of Hammond district.
History
The 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
- 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
References
- 1 2 3 "Morton Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Our Building, 1937–1991".
- ↑ "A Little About Us". Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Leadership Life: Frank J. Mrvan, North Township Trustee – NWILife". Nwi.life. April 16, 2020. Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.