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#676 of 967 schools in NE
Hastings Senior High School
High School · Hastings Public Schools · Hastings, NE
A high school in Hastings, NE where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 W 14TH ST, Hastings, NE 68901
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hastings Senior High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hastings Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,329/100K
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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
$63,547
Median home value
$181,800
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia Middle Sch/high SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Adams Central Jr-sr High SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–12 | 4.1 mi | 432 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hastings Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,831NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hastings Senior High School is listed in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hastings Senior High School
Hastings Senior High School is a public high school in Hastings, NE, part of Hastings Public Schools, serving approximately 1,025 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hastings Senior High School
What grades does Hastings Senior High School serve?
Hastings Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hastings Senior High School?
Hastings Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,025 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings Senior High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hastings Senior High School rank in NE?
Hastings Senior High School ranks #676 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Hastings Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hastings Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hastings Senior High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hastings Senior High School a charter school?
No, Hastings Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hastings Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Hastings Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hastings Senior High School?
56.5% of students at Hastings Senior High School 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
- 1,025
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (402) 461-7550
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 68901)
- 26,208
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 68901; 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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