Hammond Academy of Science & Technology
- Public, Charter
- HAMMOND, IN
Charter School
Hammond Academy of Science & Technology
- grade C+Overall Grade
- Public, Charter
- 6-12
- HAMMOND, IN
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 68 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade C+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade C minus
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
42%
Percent Proficient - Math
25%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1040
75 responses
Average ACT
20
9 responses
AP Enrollment
6%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$48,107
National
$69,021Median Rent
$914
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$107,500
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 4 responsesPoll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 4 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
574
Free or Reduced Lunch
66%
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 5 responses60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 5 responses20%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 5 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
15.2%
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 9 responses89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 9 responses89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 9 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23940%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses10%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses20%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responsesSimilar Schools
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Hammond Academy of Science & Technology Reviews
Rating 3.5 out of 5 68 reviews
Overall, my experience at my school is something I truly appreciate. It is a sixth grade through twelfth grade school. And I enjoy growing up with the same classmates, including new ones. It’s good to see each and everyone one of them grow into their own person. I enjoy my school because it is a small school as well. You get to know your classmates better, and even the grade above or below you pretty well. You also get to grow a bond with the teachers. One of my greatest role models was my sixth grade global studies teacher. With all that being said, a small school does have its downsides. The athletics and overall sports aren’t very good. And they don’t offer any honors or AP classes. Students who need a challenge or want to get ahead with college credits, like myself, would like to have that option.
Located in the center of Hammond Downtown stands HAST, a new public charter school that has an alternative way of learning. The small students to teacher ratio combined with the use of technology is the reason why this school is so different and stands out from other Hammond schools. Although this school focuses on science and technology there's opportunities for students to express themselves in clubs and sports. HAST recently celebrated their 10 years and upon it's many new additions to the school (greenhouse, flowerbeds, theater room, TV show) the students and staff are still working on creating a bigger space for it's diverse student body. They also have 'Discovery Time', a class where their middle schoolers learn teamwork and solve real world problems. HAST's passionate teachers and talented students come to school everyday with different goals, interests, and backgrounds, but unite to become the most promising school you could imagine.
I enjoy the fact that the school gave me a chance to succeed and do better at my studies. Hast also gave me a chance to see what l can do for the future such as preparing me for college and getting me prepared for the real world. The staff provided me with the help I needed when it came to my personal and school problems. The school isn’t completely perfect and could always improve but they should do more improvements on what students should be allowed to do and not just straight to action. They should give students better opportunities to explain their actions and to do better from there.