Hammond Academy of Science & Tech

Charter School 578 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Hammond Academy of Science and Tech (HAST) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6–12. Located in Hammond, Indiana, the academy is founded on a rigorous academic model that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce by fostering a culture of high expectations, critical thinking, and disciplined study habits.

The school is well-regarded for its small-school environment, which allows for more personalized instruction and stronger relationships between students and faculty. By integrating hands-on learning experiences with a structured core curriculum, HAST aims to equip students with the analytical skills necessary to navigate an increasingly complex global economy. Its commitment to a college-preparatory focus ensures that graduates leave the institution well-prepared for the rigors of university-level coursework.

578

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	405
Black	110
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
405 (70.1%)
Black
110 (19.0%)
White
45 (7.8%)
Two or More
12 (2.1%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
Phone:	(219)852-0500
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 96

Grade 9 75

Grade 10 74

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 64