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#1143 of 1,992 schools in MN
Hastings Alternative Center
High School · Hastings Public School District · Hastings, MN
A high school in Hastings, MN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 GENERAL SIEBEN DR, Hastings, MN 55033
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hastings Alternative Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hastings Alternative Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,126/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hastings), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,026
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,390 | Compare → |
| 917 New ChanceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| 917 Riverside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| StaarsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 1.2 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hastings Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hastings Alternative Center is listed in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hastings Alternative Center
Hastings Alternative Center is a public high school in Hastings, MN, part of Hastings Public School District, serving approximately 34 students in grades 9th-12th with a 34:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,143 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hastings Alternative Center
What grades does Hastings Alternative Center serve?
Hastings Alternative Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hastings Alternative Center?
Hastings Alternative Center has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings Alternative Center is 34:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hastings Alternative Center rank in MN?
Hastings Alternative Center ranks #1,143 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hastings Alternative Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Hastings Alternative Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hastings Alternative Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hastings Alternative Center has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hastings Alternative Center a charter school?
No, Hastings Alternative Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hastings Alternative Center a Title I school?
No, Hastings Alternative Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hastings Alternative Center?
61.8% of students at Hastings Alternative Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Dakota County
- Phone
- (651) 480-7690
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 55033)
- 29,241
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55033; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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