- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hastings, MN
Hastings Alternative Center
Federal NCES profile for Hastings Alternative Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271353002754
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hastings Alternative Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hastings Alternative Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Alternative Center ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hastings, MN.
School address
District: Hastings Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271353002754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hastings Alternative Center held near 34 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 271353002754 · Hastings, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 32:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings High School (1,301 students)
Hastings Alternative Center held near 34 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hastings Alternative Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings High
Hastings High School
1,301 students
- Hastings Middl
Hastings Middle School
1,183 students
- Christa Mcauli 470
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
470 students
- Kennedy Elemen 461
Kennedy Elementary
461 students
- Pinecrest Elem 436
Pinecrest Elementary
436 students
- This school 32
Hastings Alternative Center
32 students
What this shows Hastings Alternative Center reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hastings Alternative Center compares
Hastings Alternative Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32:1 | ▲ 103% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 6% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32:1
students per teacher
- 103% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Two or More 25.0%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Hastings Alternative Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hastings Public School District reports $14,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hastings Alternative Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hastings Alternative Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~32 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hastings Alternative Center
How many students attend Hastings Alternative Center?
Hastings Alternative Center has 32 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hastings, MN. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings Alternative Center is 32:1, which is 103% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hastings Alternative Center?
45.5% of students at Hastings Alternative Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hastings Alternative Center?
The largest demographic group at Hastings Alternative Center is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Hastings, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hastings Alternative Center?
Hastings Alternative Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hastings Alternative Center rank among high schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Alternative Center ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hastings, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Hastings Public School District?
Besides Hastings Alternative Center, Hastings Public School District also operates Hastings High School (1,301 students), Hastings Middle School (1,183 students), and Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (470 students). See the Hastings Public School District district page for the complete list.