Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech

5861 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
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Bottom 50%
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech's student population of 225 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
225 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1627 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
36%
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15-19%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
87%
13%
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White
3%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech's ranking?
Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech is ranked #1627 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech?
225 students attend Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech?
Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech offer ?
Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech part of?
Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech is part of Higher Institute Of Arts & TECH School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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