Higher Institute of Arts & Tech School District
School District · Merrillville, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,341
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,341
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Higher Institute of Arts & Tech as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Merrillville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$17,341
+$4,979 vs Indiana median
District size
227 students
Smaller than Indiana median
Top-Rated Schools in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is a Merrillville, Indiana school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 227 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $17,341 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Higher Institute of Arts & Tech demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Higher Institute of Arts & Tech, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Higher Institute of Arts & Tech students show an average math proficiency of 9.1% and ELA proficiency of 18.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
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Schools in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech with test data.
Schools in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
1 schools Elementary Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Merrillville
- Total Enrollment
- 227
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
The average composite rating for Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech spends $17,341 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
The average student-teacher ratio in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is 17.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is the highest-rated school in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
Across schools in Higher Institute of Arts & Tech with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 9.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 18.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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