Serving 504 students in grades 9-12, Hastings High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hastings High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hastings High School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hastings High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hastings High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hastings High School's ranking?
Hastings High School is ranked #284 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hastings High School?
The graduation rate of Hastings High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hastings High School?
504 students attend Hastings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hastings High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings High School?
Hastings High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hastings High School offer ?
Hastings High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hastings High School part of?
Hastings High School is part of Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District.
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