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Hammond Academy of Science & Tech

Indiana · Public School District
1
Schools
564
Students
$12,179
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
69.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is a public school district in Indiana serving 564 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,179 is below the national average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hammond Academy of Science & TechCharter06–12564
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,179-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
81%
State
80.8%
Local (property tax)
4.8%
Federal
14.4%

State funding accounts for 81% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
564
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,179, spending is 15% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hammond Academy of Science & Tech?
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech has 1 public school, serving a total of 564 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hammond Academy of Science & Tech spend per student?
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech spends $12,179 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hammond Academy of Science & Tech?
69% of students in Hammond Academy of Science & Tech qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hammond Academy of Science & Tech?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is a charter school.
What grade levels does Hammond Academy of Science & Tech serve?
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech serves grades 6 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is 32/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.