How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Hamilton Southeastern Schools | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fishers, Indiana | Merrillville, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 21,612 | 208 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Hamilton Southeastern Schools | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,097 | $12,813 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.5% | 33.9% |
| State Revenue | 55.1% | 65.9% |
| Local Revenue | 39.3% | 0.2% |
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Federal State Local
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Hamilton Southeastern Schools | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.9% | 3.1% |
| African American | 9.5% | 85.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| Asian | 10.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.3% | 79.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Hamilton Southeastern Schools | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 58 | — |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 516.9:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.1% | 37.8% |
School Types
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.