Hastings High School is a public secondary school located in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Hastings Public Schools school district. Other area high schools are St. Cecilia High School and Adams Central Junior-Senior High School. HHS is the largest of the three.
Serving 1,025 students in grades 9-12, Hastings Senior 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 is 31% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,025 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hastings Senior High School's student population of 1,025 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,025 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1884
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Hastings Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hastings Senior High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
63%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hastings Senior High School's ranking?
Hastings Senior High School is ranked #718 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hastings Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hastings Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hastings Senior High School?
1,025 students attend Hastings Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hastings Senior High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings Senior High School?
Hastings Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hastings Senior High School offer ?
Hastings Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hastings Senior High School part of?
Hastings Senior High School is part of Hastings School District.
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