How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Chicago Central High School | Hammond Academy of Science & Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Chicago, IN | Hammond, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 578 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.5% | 57.4% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Chicago Central High School | Hammond Academy of Science & Tech |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,716 | $10,578 |
| District | School City of East Chicago | Hammond Academy of Science & Tech |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Chicago Central High School | Hammond Academy of Science & Tech |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| African American | 42.4% | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.8% | 70.1% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Chicago Central High School | Hammond Academy of Science & Tech |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 1 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 276:1 | 268:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.8% | 18.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 151 | 55 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.