West Hastings School District

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West Hastings School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 14 students in West Hastings School District.
Public Schools in West Hastings School District have a diversity score of 0.66, which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 0.55.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
14 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
2:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
21%
# Black Students
6 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
43%
7%
# White Students
4 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
28%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
-
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
2
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
2
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
5
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

Best West Hastings School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
West Hastings High School
Magnet School
2802 30th Avenue
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Hastings Middle School
Magnet School
4200 2nd Street
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3011
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Hastings School District?
West Hastings School District manages 2 public schools serving 14 students.
What is the racial composition of students in West Hastings School District?
43% of West Hastings School District students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 28% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Hastings School District?
West Hastings School District has a student/teacher ratio of 2:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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