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School Comparison

Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
vs.
Hammond Central High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
Hammond Central High School
  • Hammond Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (430 vs. 104).
  • Hammond Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (403 vs. 96).
  • Hammond Central High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (275 vs. 65).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Hammond Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (430 vs. 104).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Hammond Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (222 vs. 63).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Hammond Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (403 vs. 96).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Hammond Central High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (151 vs. 28).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Hammond Academy of Science & Tech reported a higher students per counselor than Hammond Central High School (267.5:1 vs. 211.1:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Hammond Central High School

2 metrics were reported by Hammond Central High School. Comparable data for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
63%
Gifted & talented
135

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
$10,578.01
Hammond Central High School
$14,879.36
Local revenue share
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
9.6%
Hammond Central High School
24.8%
State revenue share
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
67.7%
Hammond Central High School
54.2%
Federal revenue share
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
22.7%
Hammond Central High School
21%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
18.4%
Hammond Central High School
35.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Lake County
$68,985
Lake County
$68,985
Poverty rate
Lake County
14.6%
Lake County
14.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lake County
24.9%
Lake County
24.9%
Unemployment rate
Lake County
5.7%
Lake County
5.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.