- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hastings, MN
Hastings High School
Federal NCES profile for Hastings High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271353000694
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hastings High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hastings High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Hastings, MN.
School address
District: Hastings Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271353000694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Hastings High School held near 1,390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.2 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 271353000694 · Hastings, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,301 enr · 22.4:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings Middle School (1,183 students)
Hastings High School held near 1,390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.2 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hastings High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Hastings Early 100
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
100 students
What this shows Hastings High School reports 1,301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hastings High School compares
Hastings High School 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 55% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,301 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,301
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Hastings High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings Early Child Special Ed. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~1,301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hastings High School
How many students attend Hastings High School?
Hastings High School has 1,301 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hastings, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,353 (2022-23) → 1,390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings High School is 22.4:1, which is 42% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hastings High School?
19.4% of students at Hastings High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hastings High School?
The largest demographic group at Hastings High School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Hastings, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hastings High School?
Hastings High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hastings High School rank among high schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings High School ranks #2 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 High School, Hastings Public School District also operates Hastings Middle School (1,183 students), Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (470 students), and Kennedy Elementary (461 students). See the Hastings Public School District district page for the complete list.