Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Public
Elementary Grades K–8 Charter
Part of Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
5861 Harrison Street, Merrillville, IN 46410 · (219) 359-1522
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Academic performance
Math proficiency7.5%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 42.6%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
259Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
80%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten35
Grade 127
Grade 224
Grade 321
Grade 431
Grade 523
Grade 638
Grade 735
Grade 825
Students
Black · 85%221
Hispanic · 6%16
Two or more races · 5%14
White · 3%8
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
207’20
225’21
208’22
227’23
259’24
Location
5861 Harrison Street Merrillville
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.