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 991 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 32% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 991 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (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 991 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
991 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hastings Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 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 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#764 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hastings School District
Source: 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 #764 out of 901 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% 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 87%, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hastings Senior High School?
991 students attend Hastings Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hastings Senior High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 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 (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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