Hastings Public School District

1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033-2597
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Hastings Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,095 students in Hastings Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hastings Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
4,095 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hastings Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#144 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
49%
46%
52%
51%
46%
41%
93%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
81%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,095 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,309 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,095
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,309
$18,580

Best Hastings Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Tyler St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7223
Gr: K-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 W 12th St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7390
Gr: K-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Hastings High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 1,390 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
975 12th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7284
Gr: K-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Hoa High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7470
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Hastings Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7690
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Gr: 5-8 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Allina Hastings Php
Alternative School
1285 Nininger Rd, Ste 200
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
Special Education School
310 River Street
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: PK | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Hoa Middle School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7060
Gr: 5-8
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
Staars
Special Education School
310 River Street
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7670
Gr: 12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hastings Public School District?
Hastings Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,095 students.
What is the rank of Hastings Public School District?
Hastings Public School District is ranked #137 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings Public School District?
81% of Hastings Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hastings Public School District?
Hastings Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hastings Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,309 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,095 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 93% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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