Serving 14 students in grades 9-12, West Hastings High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
50%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
29%
61%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted7.1%
21.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
94%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Hastings Schools (Dhhs)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Hastings High School?
The graduation rate of West Hastings High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend West Hastings High School?
14 students attend West Hastings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West Hastings High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Hastings High School?
West Hastings High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Hastings High School offer ?
West Hastings High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Hastings High School part of?
West Hastings High School is part of West Hastings Schools (Dhhs).
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