Hammond Academy of Science & Tech

Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is an active, independent charter school district operating out of a single campus located at 33 Muenich Ct in Hammond, Indiana. Set within the large suburban context of the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan region, this single-school district functions as its own local education agency for federal programs. Structured to accommodate a full pre-college educational continuum from kindergarten through 12th grade, the academy currently concentrates its active enrollment across the middle and high school levels, serving students in 6th through 12th grades within a focused STEM-oriented framework.

The district supports a vibrant learning community of 578 students with a balanced gender distribution and a rich multicultural landscape, prominently featuring significant Hispanic and Black student representation alongside White, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial peers. Learning and campus operations are driven by a substantial professional team comprising over 133 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework includes 94 full-time equivalent teachers, alongside instructional aides and 38 support staff members, ensuring a strong student-to-educator context and dedicated administrative care. Families and educational researchers seeking further details can explore the district’s initiatives online at hammondacademy.org or contact the Hammond campus directly.