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#1143 of 1,992 schools in MN
Hastings Alternative Center
High School · HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
200 GENERAL SIEBEN DR, Hastings, MN 55033
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
34:1
Score
5.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
34:1
Score
5.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,143 of 1,992
In Hastings
#6 of 7
public schools
In district
#6 of 7
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic growth
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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About Hastings Alternative Center
Hastings Alternative Center is a public high school in Hastings, MN, part of HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Hastings Alternative Center serves approximately 34 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 34:1 student-teacher ratio. Hastings Alternative Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,143 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Structured state assessment records for Hastings Alternative Center show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 34 students, Hastings Alternative Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Hastings Alternative Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Hastings Alternative Center runs 34:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Hastings Alternative Center — Students at Hastings Alternative Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.
How Hastings Alternative Center Compares
See how Hastings Alternative Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
200 GENERAL SIEBEN DR, Hastings, MN 55033
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hastings Alternative Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, South Washington Alternative HS (rated 6.1/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Cottage Grove), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Hastings, see our Hastings schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Hastings | 0.0 mi | 6.9 |
| 917 Riverside School Hastings | 0.2 mi | — |
| 917 New Chance Hastings | 0.2 mi | — |
| CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY Hastings | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| HASTINGS EARLY CHILD SPECIAL ED. Hastings | 1.2 mi | 3.6 |
| STAARS Hastings | 1.2 mi | — |
| HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Hastings | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| PINECREST ELEMENTARY Hastings | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL Hastings | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| KENNEDY ELEMENTARY Hastings | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
| PINE HARBOR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hastings | 3.0 mi | 6.3 |
| South Washington Alternative HS Cottage Grove | 5.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed Cottage Grove | 5.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Access Cottage Grove | 5.6 mi | — |
| ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY Cottage Grove | 5.7 mi | 6.5 |
| ST JOSEPH PARISH SCHOOL Prescott | 4.6 mi | 6.4 |
| HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY Cottage Grove | 6.2 mi | 5.6 |
| COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL Cottage Grove | 6.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Malone Elementary Prescott | 4.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Prescott 4K Prescott | 4.8 mi | 3.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,026
Median Home Value
$335,800
Median Rent
$1,174/mo
Population
29,241
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
78.5%
Avg Commute
26.1 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Median Age
41.9
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 61.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Dakota County
- Phone
- (651) 480-7690
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
Resources & Links
District
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,095
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,745
- District Rank
- #6 of 7
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