Enrollment
804
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hastings, MI
Hastings High School
Federal NCES profile for Hastings High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261797005473
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hastings High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hastings High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Hastings, MI.
School address
District: Hastings Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261797005473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hastings High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hastings High School
Hastings High School is a large high school in Hastings, Michigan, enrolling 804 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 804 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 344 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #277, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hastings Area School District also operates Hastings Middle School (584 students) and Northeastern Elementary School (306 students) alongside Hastings High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hastings High School compares
Hastings High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Hastings High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hastings Area School District, which includes Hastings High School.
$11,939
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 60.2%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hastings High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Star Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hastings High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~804 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hastings High School
How many students attend Hastings High School?
Hastings High School has 804 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hastings, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings High School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hastings High School?
42.1% of students at Hastings High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hastings High School?
The largest demographic group at Hastings High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Hastings, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hastings High School?
Hastings High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hastings High School rank among public schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Hastings, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hastings on the city page.
Is Hastings High School a good school?
Hastings High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hastings Area School District?
Besides Hastings High School, Hastings Area School District also operates Hastings Middle School (584 students), Northeastern Elementary School (306 students), and Star Elementary School (287 students). See the Hastings Area School District district page for the complete list.
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