Serving 784 students in grades 9-12, Hastings High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hastings High School's student population of 784 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hastings High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hastings High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1312 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hastings High School's ranking?
Hastings High School is ranked #1312 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hastings High School often compared to?
Hastings High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornapple Kellogg High School, Deltonkellogg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hastings High School?
The graduation rate of Hastings High School is 79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hastings High School?
784 students attend Hastings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hastings High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings High School?
Hastings High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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 Area School District.
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