Hammond Academy of Science and Technology is a charter school located in Hammond, Indiana. This school focuses on science and technology with a heavy emphasis on a small teacher-to-student ratio. HAST is both a high school and middle school including grades 6-12.
Serving 578 students in grades 6-12, Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1292 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
70%
15%
Black
19%
14%
White
8%
62%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical's ranking?
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical is ranked #1292 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical often compared to?
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Griffth Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical?
The graduation rate of Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical?
578 students attend Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical?
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical offer ?
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical part of?
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical is part of Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical School District.
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