For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 204 students in 51540, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 51540, IA is East Mills Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 51540 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 51540, IA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 51540 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Mills Jr/sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51540, IA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Mills Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1505 E 15th Street
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8645
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8645
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
51540, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Grades: 5-8
| 141 students
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Grades: PK-4
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 51540, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 51540, IA include East Mills Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 51540?
1 public high schools are located in 51540.
What is the racial composition of students in 51540?
51540 public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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