| Hammond Academy of Science and Technology HAST | |
|---|---|
| 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]