Serving 1,353 students in grades 9-12, Hastings High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hastings High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hastings High School's student population of 1,353 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hastings High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hastings High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hastings High School's ranking?
Hastings High School is ranked #504 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hastings High School often compared to?
Hastings High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosemount Senior High School, Two Rivers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hastings High School?
The graduation rate of Hastings High School is 94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hastings High School?
1,353 students attend Hastings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hastings High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings High School?
Hastings High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hastings High School offer ?
Hastings High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hastings High School part of?
Hastings High School is part of Hastings Public School District.
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