How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hammond Academy of Science & Tech | Hammond Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hammond, IN | Hammond, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 578 | 1,814 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.4% | 48.9% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hammond Academy of Science & Tech | Hammond Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,578 | $14,879 |
| District | Hammond Academy of Science & Tech | School City of Hammond |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hammond Academy of Science & Tech | Hammond Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| African American | 19.0% | 36.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.1% | 53.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hammond Academy of Science & Tech | Hammond Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 268:1 | 211:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.4% | 23.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 55 | 216 |
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.