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Staars
High School · HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
310 RIVER STREET, Hastings, MN 55033
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
12th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Staars
Staars is a public high school in Hastings, MN, part of the HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 5 students in grades 12th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $102,026, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 5 students, Staars is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 5:1, Staars offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 5 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Address
- 310 RIVER STREET, Hastings, MN 55033
- Website
- hatings.k12.mn.us
- Phone
- (651) 480-7670
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
310 RIVER STREET, Hastings, MN 55033
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Staars may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Prescott High (rated 7.5/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby Prescott). Another option is South Washington Alternative HS (rated 6.6/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Cottage Grove). Additionally, HASTINGS ALTERNATIVE CENTER (rated 5.5/10, 1.2 miles away). For more schools in Hastings, see our Hastings schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS EARLY CHILD SPECIAL ED. Hastings | 0.0 mi | 5.2 |
| HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Hastings | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| PINECREST ELEMENTARY Hastings | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL Hastings | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| KENNEDY ELEMENTARY Hastings | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY Hastings | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| 917 Riverside School Hastings | 1.1 mi | — |
| 917 New Chance Hastings | 1.1 mi | — |
| HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Hastings | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
| HASTINGS ALTERNATIVE CENTER Hastings | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| PINE HARBOR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hastings | 3.2 mi | 6.3 |
| ST JOSEPH PARISH SCHOOL Prescott | 3.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Malone Elementary Prescott | 3.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Prescott 4K Prescott | 3.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Prescott Middle Prescott | 3.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Prescott High Prescott | 4.4 mi | 7.5 |
| South Washington Alternative HS Cottage Grove | 6.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed Cottage Grove | 6.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Access Cottage Grove | 6.2 mi | — |
| ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY Cottage Grove | 6.3 mi | 6.1 |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Staars has a median household income of $102,026. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $335,800, with a median rent of $1,174/month. The local poverty rate of 4.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| 917 New Chance Hastings, MN | — |
| ALC Independent Study Prior Lake, MN | — |
| ANCHOR ACADEMY Winona, MN | — |
| Aspen House Education Program Mendota Heights, MN | — |
| Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper Belle Plaine, MN | — |
| Big Stone Colony High School Clinton, MN | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Staars
What grades does Staars serve?
Staars serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Staars?
Staars has an enrollment of approximately 5 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staars?
The student-teacher ratio at Staars is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Staars a charter school?
No, Staars is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Staars a Title I school?
No, Staars is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,126/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Hastings). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 5
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Dakota County
- Phone
- (651) 480-7670
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,095
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,745
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