Hastings High School is a comprehensive public high school and the only high school of the Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District in Westchester County, New York. The principal is Andrew Clayman.
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Hastings High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Hastings High School serves the entire district of Hastings On Hudson, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hastings High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hastings High School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
525 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hastings High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hastings High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#264 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
69%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jacket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hastings High School's ranking?
Hastings High School is ranked #264 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hastings High School often compared to?
Hastings High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dobbs Ferry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hastings High School?
The graduation rate of Hastings High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hastings High School?
525 students attend Hastings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hastings High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hastings High School?
Hastings High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hastings High School offer ?
Hastings High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hastings High School part of?
Hastings High School is part of Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District.
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