Is Hastings High School a good school?

Hastings High School ranks 63 rd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hastings High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,390 students attended Hastings High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hastings High School?

Students at Hastings High School are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Hastings High School?

Hastings High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Christa McAuliffe Elementary Elementary : Kennedy Elementary Elementary : Pinecrest Elementary Middle : Hastings Middle School

Hastings High School

Summary:

Hastings High School is a public high school in Hastings, Minnesota, serving 1,353 students in grades 9-12. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates.

Hastings High School's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high rankings, with the school ranking as high as 34th out of 494 schools in Minnesota. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly above the state average across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.2% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 52.22%. The school's graduation rate ranges from 94.4% to 97.2%, well above the state average, and its dropout rate is low, ranging from 1.2% to 4.0%.

While Hastings High School has a predominantly white student population, with 83.81% of students identifying as white, the school has seen a gradual increase in racial diversity in recent years. However, the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.54% to 23.87% over the past three years. This raises questions about equity and access for underserved student populations, and it would be valuable to further analyze the school's performance and support for specific subgroups to ensure all students are receiving the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033-2486

(651) 480-7470

District: Hastings Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
63^rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,583

Feeder schools for Hastings High School:

Elementary:	Christa McAuliffe Elementary
	Kennedy Elementary
	Pinecrest Elementary
Middle:	Hastings Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 1,390

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hastings High School ranks better than 86.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hastings High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Hastings High School has the largest high school student body size in the Hastings Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hastings High School is 19.5, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Hastings Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Hastings High School employs 70.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hastings High School is $12,583, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Hastings Public School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hastings High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hastings High School 63^rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Hastings High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hastings Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hastings Public School District 110^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hastings High School

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Rank History for all students at Hastings High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	66.09	208^th	433	52.0%
2005	62.22	257^th	452	43.1%
2006	71.68	149^th	450	66.9%
2007	70.03	153^rd	463	67.0%
2008	71.10	157^th	460	65.9%
2009	74.20	62^nd	234	73.5%
2010	68.44	176^th	540	67.4%
2011	79.39	65^th	545	88.1%
2012	79.20	64^th	539	88.1%
2013	79.86	61^st	534	88.6%
2014	82.74	60^th	483	87.6%
2015	82.76	55^th	504	89.1%
2016	86.54	41^st	489	91.6%
2017	86.19	39^th	489	92.0%
2018	86.84	34^th	494	93.1%
2019	86.86	36^th	492	92.7%
2021	80.07	59^th	428	86.2%
2022	79.11	80^th	472	83.1%
2023	87.20	41^st	476	91.4%
2024	81.47	63^rd	480	86.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hastings High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	41.19	39^th	66	40.9%
2022	54.03	32^nd	74	56.8%
2024	88.73	5^th	72	93.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hastings High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	59.08	70^th	195	64.1%
2019	59.51	76^th	220	65.5%
2021	69.48	43^rd	173	75.1%
2022	73.01	38^th	214	82.2%
2023	76.14	29^th	216	86.6%
2024	77.66	26^th	221	88.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hastings High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	87.28	29^th	374	92.2%
2019	73.25	89^th	370	75.9%
2021	63.27	87^th	270	67.8%
2022	70.62	79^th	312	74.7%
2023	81.54	47^th	393	88.0%
2024	84.32	33^rd	389	91.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Hastings High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	84.16	35^th	395	91.1%
2019	85.77	30^th	401	92.5%
2021	76.94	46^th	339	86.4%
2022	68.07	114^th	388	70.6%
2023	81.50	49^th	396	87.6%
2024	75.76	78^th	403	80.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Hastings High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	82.40	41^st	398	89.7%
2019	81.53	44^th	411	89.3%
2021	76.18	69^th	351	80.3%
2022	79.95	55^th	403	86.4%
2023	85.84	40^th	398	89.9%
2024	78.85	61^st	405	84.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Hastings High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.49	22^nd	109	79.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hastings High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	91.17	7^th	129	94.6%
2019	91.66	9^th	132	93.2%
2022	50.75	65^th	135	51.9%
2023	79.76	18^th	136	86.8%
2024	58.08	49^th	145	66.2%

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Rank History for White students at Hastings High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	81.08	42^nd	414	89.9%
2019	81.39	46^th	412	88.8%
2021	71.32	88^th	364	75.8%
2022	73.28	78^th	401	80.5%
2023	82.01	47^th	398	88.2%
2024	71.59	88^th	402	78.1%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hastings High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1493	3	20	1	2	n/a	n/a	1519
1989	1464	2	18	0	0	n/a	n/a	1484
1990	1428	6	25	1	1	n/a	n/a	1461
1991	1419	6	25	1	1	n/a	n/a	1452
1992	1461	4	32	0	0	n/a	n/a	1497
1993	1497	6	24	6	2	n/a	n/a	1535
1994	1572	7	31	4	1	n/a	n/a	1615
1995	1673	5	18	7	2	n/a	n/a	1705
1996	1673	5	18	7	2	n/a	n/a	1705
1997	1748	8	18	14	3	n/a	n/a	1791
1998	1778	8	18	17	2	n/a	n/a	1823
1999	1786	6	15	18	1	n/a	n/a	1826
2000	1767	7	14	19	2	n/a	n/a	1809
2001	1739	7	14	29	1	n/a	n/a	1790
2002	1718	14	23	29	6	n/a	n/a	1790
2003	1718	14	23	29	6	n/a	n/a	1790
2004	1688	17	26	33	16	n/a	n/a	1780
2005	1732	27	24	33	14	n/a	n/a	1830
2006	1681	28	27	30	26	n/a	n/a	1792
2007	1658	27	25	38	32	n/a	n/a	1780
2008	1574	28	24	34	21	n/a	n/a	1681
2009	1561	33	28	46	14	n/a	n/a	1682
2010	1541	29	34	41	11	n/a	n/a	1656
2011	1448	32	29	45	11	0	7	1572
2012	1424	32	26	38	9	0	9	1538
2013	1401	32	22	32	6	0	14	1507
2014	1397	37	19	40	8	1	11	1513
2015	1362	37	16	35	8	0	11	1469
2016	1367	30	15	45	8	0	21	1486
2017	1309	31	21	50	9	0	26	1446
2018	1286	28	22	51	9	1	33	1430
2019	1300	29	17	60	8	0	45	1459
2020	1252	32	15	60	8	1	46	1414
2021	1221	34	14	67	11	0	57	1404
2022	1148	32	14	89	6	0	54	1343
2023	1134	47	14	86	7	1	64	1353
2024	1133	45	16	100	4	0	92	1390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hastings High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1519	68.1	22.3	5.6
1989	1484	78.3	18.9	5.3
1990	1461	75.6	19.3	6
1991	1452	76.5	18.9	5.8
1992	1497	77.0	19.4	6.2
1993	1535	72.9	21.1	5.8
1994	1615	66.2	24.4	5.4
1995	1705	87.1	19.6	5.2
1996	1705	87.1	19.6	5.2
1997	1791	93.3	19.2	5.1
1998	1823	n/a	0.0	5
1999	1826	106.4	17.2	5
2000	1809	97.5	18.6	8.1
2001	1790	93.0	19.2	6.5
2002	1790	92.0	19.5	7.4
2003	1790	92.0	19.5	7.4
2004	1780	87.8	20.3	7.2
2005	1830	86.6	21.1	9.8
2006	1792	82.0	21.9	11.9
2007	1780	85.4	20.8	12.4
2008	1681	88.2	19.1	11.4
2009	1682	88.4	19.0	15.8
2010	1656	88.3	18.7	15.2
2011	1572	85.2	18.4	19.1
2012	1538	82.6	18.6	18.5
2013	1507	83.6	18.0	16.5
2014	1513	82.1	18.4	19.4
2015	1469	78.0	18.8	15.5
2016	1486	77.0	19.2	17
2017	1446	79.0	18.2	17.9
2018	1430	73.8	19.3	14.2
2019	1459	77.9	18.7	15.4
2020	1414	78.6	17.9	13.9
2021	1404	64.2	21.8	11.5
2022	1343	58.9	22.7	12.5
2023	1353	58.2	23.2	23.9
2024	1390	70.9	19.5	25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hastings High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1519	68.1	22.3	5.6
1989	1484	78.3	18.9	5.3
1990	1461	75.6	19.3	6
1991	1452	76.5	18.9	5.8
1992	1497	77.0	19.4	6.2
1993	1535	72.9	21.1	5.8
1994	1615	66.2	24.4	5.4
1995	1705	87.1	19.6	5.2
1996	1705	87.1	19.6	5.2
1997	1791	93.3	19.2	5.1
1998	1823	n/a	0.0	5
1999	1826	106.4	17.2	5
2000	1809	97.5	18.6	8.1
2001	1790	93.0	19.2	6.5
2002	1790	92.0	19.5	7.4
2003	1790	92.0	19.5	7.4
2004	1780	87.8	20.3	7.2
2005	1830	86.6	21.1	9.8
2006	1792	82.0	21.9	11.9
2007	1780	85.4	20.8	12.4
2008	1681	88.2	19.1	11.4
2009	1682	88.4	19.0	15.8
2010	1656	88.3	18.7	15.2
2011	1572	85.2	18.4	19.1
2012	1538	82.6	18.6	18.5
2013	1507	83.6	18.0	16.5
2014	1513	82.1	18.4	19.4
2015	1469	78.0	18.8	15.5
2016	1486	77.0	19.2	17
2017	1446	79.0	18.2	17.9
2018	1430	73.8	19.3	14.2
2019	1459	77.9	18.7	15.4
2020	1414	78.6	17.9	13.9
2021	1404	64.2	21.8	11.5
2022	1343	58.9	22.7	12.5
2023	1353	58.2	23.2	23.9
2024	1390	70.9	19.5	25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hastings High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,583

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hastings High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 36^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 41^st of 476 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Hastings High School)	70.1	65.7	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Hastings Public School District)	70	64.8	5.2%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Hastings High School)	63.2	45.2	18.1%
11th Grade Math (Hastings Public School District)	62.2	44.3	17.9%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Hastings High School)	72.6	58.1	14.5%
End of Course Science (Hastings Public School District)	71.4	56.1	15.3%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1459	1353	7.3%
African American	29	47	62.1%
American Indian	8	7	12.5%
Asian	17	14	17.6%
Hispanic	60	86	43.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1300	1134	12.8%
Two or More Races	45	64	42.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.4%	23.9%	8.5%

Schools Near Hastings High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Hastings High School	Public	9-12	200 General Sieben Dr	Hastings	55033	Dakota County	Hastings Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 480-7470	1,390	71	19.5	25.5%	1,133 (81.5%)	45 (3.2%)	100 (7.2%)	16 (1.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (6.6%)	81.5	63^rd of 480 public high schools	86.9%		87.2	41^st of 476 public high schools	91.4%	22	52.5	52.5	62.2	62.2	45.8	45.8	$12,583
Hastings Alternative Center	Public	9-12	200 General Sieben Dr	Hastings	55033	Dakota County	Hastings Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 480-7690	34	2	18.5	61.8%	22 (64.7%)	4 (11.8%)	3 (8.8%)	1 (2.9%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.8%)								(n/a)	7.1	7.1					$17,677
HOA High School	Public	9-12	200 General Sieben Dr	Hastings	55033	Dakota County	Hastings Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 480-7470	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
917 Riverside School	Public	6-12	1600 W Hwy 55	Hastings	55033	Dakota County	Intermediate School District 917	No	No	No	No	(651) 438-4980	22	2	11.0	81.8%	2 (9.1%)	10 (45.5%)	4 (18.2%)	2 (9.1%)	2 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.1%)								(n/a)
917 New Chance	Public	6-12	1600 W Hwy 55	Hastings	55033	Dakota County	Intermediate School District 917	No	No	No	No	(651) 438-4980	4	2	2.1		2 (50.0%)	1 (25.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Allina Hastings PHP	Public	6-12	1285 Nininger Rd	Hastings	55033	Dakota County	Hastings Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 480-7000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Staars	Public	12	310 River Street	Hastings	55033	Dakota County	Hastings Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 480-7670	5	1	5.0		4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$40,210
South Washington Alternative High School	Public	7-12	8400 E Point Douglas Rd S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-7001	92	12	7.4	58.7%	35 (38.0%)	20 (21.7%)	19 (20.7%)	7 (7.6%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.9%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0					$24,479
Access	Public	10-12	8400 E Point Douglas Rd S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-2341	10	0			3 (30.0%)	1 (10.0%)	3 (30.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (20.0%)								(n/a)							$8,857
Park High School	Public	9-12	8040 80th St S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-3702	1,957	91	21.5	30.8%	1,180 (60.3%)	177 (9.0%)	253 (12.9%)	196 (10.0%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (7.5%)	51.6	248^th of 480 public high schools	48.3%		54.7	227^th of 476 public high schools	52.3%	21	30.2	30.2	47.5	47.5	33.9	33.9	$11,998

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