Hammond School (South Carolina)
| Hammond School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
854 Galway Lane 29209 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°57′49″N 80°57′58″W / 33.963704°N 80.96617°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school |
| Established | 1966 |
| Head of school | Andrew M. North |
| Grades | Pre-K–12 |
| Enrollment | 999 |
| Campus type | Non-residential |
| Color(s) | Red and royal blue |
| Mascot | Skyhawk |
| Endowment | $1.93 million |
| Website | www |
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Hammond School, originally James H. Hammond Academy, is a pre-K through 12 private school in Columbia, South Carolina. The school, which was founded in 1966 as a segregation academy, is known for its athletic and academic accomplishments. The school's namesake, James Henry Hammond – a brutal slaveholder known for his sexual exploitation of enslaved women and ruining his four teenage nieces with his sexual "familiarities" – has been a source of enduring controversy.
The Hammond School's leader is Andy North and it is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SAIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).