Higher Institute of Arts & Tech

5861 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410

Charter School 259 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the Higher Institute of Arts & Tech:

The Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is a specialized educational institution located at 5861 Harrison Street in Merrillville, Indiana. As its name suggests, the school focuses on a curriculum that integrates creative arts with technical proficiency, aiming to prepare students for modern career paths that require both artistic vision and practical, hands-on skill sets. Its presence in Merrillville positions it as a local hub for students seeking a blend of vocational training and creative development.

The institution functions as a community-based center for skill acquisition, likely serving individuals looking to gain professional certifications or practical experience in specialized fields. By bridging the gap between artistic expression and technological application, the school provides an alternative educational environment tailored for those interested in technical trades, design, or digital media industries.

259

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	16
Black	221
Two or More	14

Black
221 (85.3%)
Hispanic
16 (6.2%)
Two or More
14 (5.4%)
White
8 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Phone:	(219)359-1522
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 25