How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech | Merrillville Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Merrillville, Indiana | Merrillville, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 208 | 6,004 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech | Merrillville Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,341 | $10,733 |
| Federal Revenue | 33.9% | 9.9% |
| State Revenue | 65.9% | 55.4% |
| Local Revenue | 0.2% | 34.7% |
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Federal State Local
Merrillville Community School Corp
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech | Merrillville Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| African American | 85.3% | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% | 20.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.1% | 46.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech | Merrillville Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 536:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.3% | 23.9% |
School Types
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Merrillville Community School Corp
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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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.