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Hammond Academy of Science & Technical ranks 134 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hammond Academy of Science & Technical?

In the 2023-24 school year, 551 students attended Hammond Academy of Science & Technical.

What is the racial makeup of Hammond Academy of Science & Technical?

Students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical are 71% Hispanic, 19% African American, 9% White, 1% Two or more races.

Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Summary:

Hammond Academy of Science & Technical is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Hammond, Indiana, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic (65.43% in 2022-2023).

While Hammond Academy has struggled academically compared to the state and nearby schools, with only 33.33% of students proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts and 17.94% in ILEARN Math, the school has maintained a strong 100% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby Griffith Junior/Senior High School (87.9%) and Highland High School (74.0%). However, the school has also faced challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 23.1% in 2021-2022, compared to 14.0% at Griffith Junior/Senior High School and 10.5% at Munster High School.

Despite its academic struggles, Hammond Academy has shown strengths in certain student subgroups, ranking 25th out of 132 Indiana high schools for African American students and 29th out of 184 for Hispanic students in ILEARN English Language Arts, as well as 20th out of 289 for special education students and 19th out of 377 for low socioeconomic status students in ILEARN Math. This suggests that the school is providing valuable educational opportunities to its diverse, high-need student population, which includes 69.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the nearby schools. Understanding the factors that contribute to Hammond Academy's performance, as well as its role in the local educational landscape, will be crucial in supporting its continued growth and success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320

(219) 852-0500

District: Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,007

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 551

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.6%

African American:

18.7%

White:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hammond Academy of Science & Technical ranks worse than 66.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.1. (See more...)

Compare Details Hammond Academy of Science & Technical ranks better than 68.9% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.6%), African American (18.7%), White (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Hammond Academy of Science & Technical employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical is $9,007.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hammond Academy of Science & Technical:

SchoolDigger ranks Hammond Academy of Science & Technical 323^rd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Hammond Academy of Science & Technical in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Hammond Academy of Science & Technical 134^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Hammond Academy of Science & Technical in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hammond Academy of Science & Technical 182^nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2013	44.89	290^th	444	34.7%
2014	53.00	263^rd	470	44.0%
2015	52.23	250^th	485	48.5%
2016	52.44	270^th	494	45.3%
2017	50.13	271^st	472	42.6%
2018	41.97	313^th	473	33.8%
2019	30.30	348^th	470	26.0%
2021	46.86	258^th	483	46.6%
2022	39.92	303^rd	490	38.2%
2023	23.84	373^rd	489	23.7%
2024	35.10	323^rd	485	33.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2012	53.19	132^nd	373	64.6%
2014	27.92	293^rd	379	22.7%
2015	21.55	339^th	400	15.3%
2016	36.75	282^nd	394	28.4%
2017	53.78	160^th	380	57.9%
2018	54.48	189^th	385	50.9%
2019	33.22	277^th	389	28.8%
2021	40.45	238^th	388	38.7%
2022	48.51	219^th	409	46.5%
2023	28.38	297^th	398	25.4%
2024	60.93	134^th	431	68.9%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.54	20^th	289	93.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.61	193^rd	379	49.1%
2024	79.41	40^th	377	89.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.06	315^th	388	18.8%
2024	34.56	265^th	392	32.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.49	271^st	383	29.2%
2024	73.36	65^th	392	83.4%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	75.93	23^rd	125	81.6%
2023	35.31	67^th	125	46.4%
2024	66.61	31^st	132	76.5%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	73.29	37^th	164	77.4%
2023	47.32	77^th	166	53.6%
2024	81.39	27^th	184	85.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	89	86	2	96	0	0	32	305
2012	111	91	3	157	0	0	36	398
2013	128	112	4	192	0	0	33	469
2014	139	132	4	272	0	0	20	567
2015	111	120	3	283	0	0	22	539
2016	110	107	1	312	0	0	21	551
2017	103	104	2	319	0	0	21	549
2018	89	106	2	324	0	0	15	536
2019	70	106	2	360	0	0	15	553
2020	76	109	3	364	0	0	15	567
2021	82	98	3	377	0	1	13	574
2022	69	97	4	346	0	1	19	536
2023	64	108	4	369	0	1	18	564
2024	47	103	4	389	1	1	6	551

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	305	9.0	33.8	44.3
2012	398	27.0	14.7	19.8
2013	469	34.0	13.7	29.4
2014	567	38.0	14.9	48
2015	539	32.0	16.8	49.5
2016	551	31.0	17.7	52.8
2017	549	19.1	28.7	45.7
2018	536	37.0	14.4	65.3
2019	553	36.0	15.3	74.3
2020	567	37.0	15.2	77.2
2021	574	36.4	15.7	66
2022	536	42.0	12.7	71.8
2023	564	38.0	14.8	69.1
2024	551	42.0	13.1	66.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	305	9.0	33.8	44.3
2012	398	27.0	14.7	19.8
2013	469	34.0	13.7	29.4
2014	567	38.0	14.9	48
2015	539	32.0	16.8	49.5
2016	551	31.0	17.7	52.8
2017	549	19.1	28.7	45.7
2018	536	37.0	14.4	65.3
2019	553	36.0	15.3	74.3
2020	567	37.0	15.2	77.2
2021	574	36.4	15.7	66
2022	536	42.0	12.7	71.8
2023	564	38.0	14.8	69.1
2024	551	42.0	13.1	66.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$418 (5.9%)	$6,689 (94.1%)	$7,107
2020	$1,108 (15.5%)	$6,041 (84.5%)	$7,150
2021	$1,829 (25.1%)	$5,464 (74.9%)	$7,293
2022	$1,065 (11.8%)	$7,941 (88.2%)	$9,007

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 348^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 373^rd of 489 Middle schools	2.2%
Ranks 277^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 297^th of 398 High schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	36.4	24.2	12.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	36.4	24.2	12.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	32.2	13.2	19%
6th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	32.2	13.2	19%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	43.3	24.2	19.1%
6th Grade Science (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	43.3	24.2	19.1%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	35.3	22	13.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	35.3	22	13.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	23.3	9.8	13.5%
7th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	23.3	9.8	13.5%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	42.3	28.8	13.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	42.3	28.8	13.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	19.2	17.5	1.7%
8th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	19.2	17.5	1.7%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	24	10.9	13.1%
End of Course Biology (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)	24	10.9	13.1%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	553	564	2%
African American	106	108	1.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	360	369	2.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	70	64	8.6%
Two or More Races	15	18	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.3%	69.1%	5.2%

Schools Near Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hammond Academy of Science & Technical	Public, Charter	6-12	33 Muenich Ct	Hammond	46320	Lake County	Hammond Academy of Science & Technical	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 852-0500	551	42	13.1	66.2%	47 (8.5%)	103 (18.7%)	389 (70.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	60.9	134^th of 431 public high schools	68.9%		28.4	297^th of 398 public high schools	25.4%	163	60.9	23.2	40.0	28.3	31.7	33.3	21.1	12.0	21.3	17.9	40.5	$9,007	$1,065	$7,941
Area Career Center	Public	6-12	5727 Sohl Ave	Hammond	46320	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	No	(219) 933-2428	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hammond Central High School	Public	9-12	5926 Calumet Ave	Hammond	46320	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 933-2442	1,923	97	19.9	59.8%	113 (5.9%)	686 (35.7%)	1,042 (54.2%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (3.9%)	9	391^st of 431 public high schools	9.3%		9.5	367^th of 398 public high schools	7.8%	24	21.5	1.1									10.1	$11,522	$1,792	$9,730
East Chicago Central High School	Public	9-12	1100 W Columbus Drive	East Chicago	46312	Lake County	School City of East Chicago	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 391-4000	1,021	75	13.6	74.8%	5 (0.5%)	410 (40.2%)	584 (57.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.9%)	15	371^st of 431 public high schools	13.9%		11.9	362^nd of 398 public high schools	9.0%	9	25.9	3.4									23.1	$13,691	$2,551	$11,139
Munster High School	Public	9-12	8808 Columbia Ave	Munster	46321	Lake County	School Town of Munster	No	No	No	No	(219) 836-3200	1,524	88	17.4	20.7%	713 (46.8%)	170 (11.2%)	468 (30.7%)	107 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (4.3%)	88.6	20^th of 431 public high schools	95.4%		88.7	18^th of 398 public high schools	95.5%	2	79.7	54.7									54.6	$9,860	$673	$9,188
Excel Center - Hammond	Public, Charter	9-12	3438 169th Street	Hammond	46323	Lake County	Excel Center - Hammond	Yes	No	No	No	(219) 844-1911	176	10	17.6	44.9%	22 (12.5%)	56 (31.8%)	90 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)								(n/a)												$5,573	$49	$5,524
Whiting High School	Public	9-12	1751 Oliver St	Whiting	46394	Lake County	School City of Whiting	No	No	No	No	(219) 659-0255	422	24	17.7	64.7%	73 (17.3%)	24 (5.7%)	319 (75.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	28.2	314^th of 431 public high schools	27.1%		16.8	341^st of 398 public high schools	14.3%	27	38.1	11.3									26.3	$9,570	$658	$8,912
Morton Senior High School	Public	9-12	6915 Grand Ave	Hammond	46323	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7316	1,534	93	16.4	55.6%	169 (11.0%)	667 (43.5%)	615 (40.1%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	74 (4.8%)	12	380^th of 431 public high schools	11.8%		14.2	353^rd of 398 public high schools	11.3%	27	27.1	1.6									13.5	$12,211	$1,830	$10,381
Highland High School	Public	9-12	9135 Erie St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	No	(219) 922-5610	980	54	18.3	36.1%	478 (48.8%)	107 (10.9%)	348 (35.5%)	15 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.3%)	57.3	153^rd of 431 public high schools	64.5%		51	171^st of 398 public high schools	57.0%	18	57.4	29.7									31.0	$10,745	$403	$10,343
West Side Leadership Academy	Public	9-12	9th & Gerry St	Gary	46406	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 413-9870	998	47	21.2	70.1%	8 (0.8%)	918 (92.0%)	48 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.2%)	7.2	406^th of 431 public high schools	5.8%		6.6	379^th of 398 public high schools	4.8%	27	16.7	1.4									5.4	$17,393	$5,018	$12,374

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