Hammond Academy of Science & Technical


Summary:

Hammond Academy of Science & Technical is the sole public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Hammond, Indiana. With a student population of 551, the school has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate in recent years, ranging from 134th out of 431 Indiana high schools in 2023-2024 to 297th out of 398 in 2022-2023.

The school boasts a strong 88.4% four-year graduation rate, but faces challenges in other areas. Its proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in math, fall below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%. Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as 66.24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school spends $10,892 per student, slightly above the state average.

While Hammond Academy of Science & Technical faces some challenges, the school's fluctuating statewide ranking and areas for improvement, such as addressing attendance and academic achievement, particularly in math, present opportunities for the school to better serve its students and community. Further analysis and comparison to other schools in the region could provide additional insights to help the school identify and address its unique needs.

District Detail

 33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320

 (219) 852-0500

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 380 Indiana districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 551

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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