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 551 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 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 13:1 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
15%
Black
19%
13%
White
8%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical's ranking?
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical is ranked #1255 out of 1,763 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
551 students attend Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical?
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical has a student ration of 13:1, 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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