Serving 1,081 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 36% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,081 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hastings Senior High School's student population of 1,081 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,081 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.50, 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
#630 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
67%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hastings Senior High School's ranking?
Hastings Senior High School is ranked #630 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hastings Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hastings Senior High School is 87%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hastings Senior High School?
1,081 students attend Hastings Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hastings Senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings Senior High School?
Hastings Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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
What school district is Hastings Senior High School part of?
Hastings Senior High School is part of Hastings Public Schools School District.
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