Hammond Academy of Science and Technology
Hammond Academy of Science and Technology HAST | |
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Address | |
33 Muenich Court Hammond, IN, 46320 , | |
Coordinates | 41°37′05″N 87°31′25″W / 41.617982°N 87.523509°W |
Information | |
Established | 2010 |
Status | Public Charter School |
Grades | 6-12 |
Color(s) | |
Mascot | Hawk |
Nickname | Hawks |
Affiliations | Calumet College of St. Joseph, Purdue University Northwest, Indiana University Northwest |
Emblem | Hawk |
Website | hammondacademy.org/ |
Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (HAST) is a charter school located in Hammond, Indiana. This school focuses on science and technology with a heavy emphasis on a small teacher-to-student ratio. HAST is both a high school and middle school including grades 6-12.
The mission of the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology is to provide the highest quality level of education to students by implementing state-of-the-art technology and research-based instruction in an environment that is conducive to learning.[1]
Enrollment for incoming 6th graders begins the year before (their 5th grade year) with applications being accepted early September through mid-January. If more applications are received than spaces available, students will be selected using a lottery system. Admittance for all other grade levels is based on a waitlist. [2]