Staars serves 5 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Staars ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Staars's student population of 5 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Staars is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Staars?
5 students attend Staars.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Staars students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Staars?
Staars has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Staars offer ?
Staars offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Staars part of?
Staars is part of Hastings Public School District.
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