Oliver P. Morton High School
| 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°WCoordinates: 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 | Greg Easton |
| Faculty | 61.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,240 (2019–20)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.33[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Athletics conference | Great Lakes |
| Team name | Governors |
| Rival | Gavit High School Hammond High School |
| Website | School website |
| [2] | |
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.
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.[3] The current facility opened in 1968.[4]
Notable alumni[]
- Darrel Chaney – former MLB player for the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves
- Frank J. Mrvan – politician[5]
- Stan Perzanowski – former MLB player for the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Morton Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "IDOE: Compass". in.gov. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ "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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- 1937 establishments in Indiana
- Educational institutions established in 1937
- Public high schools in Indiana
- Schools in Lake County, Indiana
- Hammond, Indiana
- Indiana school stubs