- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hastings, NE
Hastings Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Hastings Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317158001051
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hastings Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hastings Senior High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Senior High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Hastings, NE.
School address
District: Hastings Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317158001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Hastings Senior High School held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.8 → 71.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 317158001051 · Hastings, NE High · MID · TRAD
991 enr · 13.8:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings Middle School (757 students)
Hastings Senior High School held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.8 → 71.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Hastings Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hastings Senior High School
991 students
- Hastings Middl
Hastings Middle School
757 students
- Morton Early L
Morton Early Learning Center
501 students
- Hawthorne Elem 343
Hawthorne Elementary School
343 students
- Raymond a Wats 336
Raymond a Watson Elem School
336 students
- Longfellow Ele 305
Longfellow Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Hastings Senior High School reports 991 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hastings Senior High School compares
Hastings Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▲ 31% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$13,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Hastings Senior High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hastings Public Schools reports $13,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hastings Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond a Watson Elem School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hastings Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~991 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hastings Senior High School
How many students attend Hastings Senior High School?
Hastings Senior High School has 991 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hastings, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,067 (2022-23) → 1,025 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings Senior High School is 13.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hastings Senior High School?
40.5% of students at Hastings Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hastings Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Hastings Senior High School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Hastings, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hastings Senior High School?
Hastings Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Senior High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Hastings, NE. 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.
What other schools are in Hastings Public Schools?
Besides Hastings Senior High School, Hastings Public Schools also operates Hastings Middle School (757 students), Morton Early Learning Center (501 students), and Hawthorne Elementary School (343 students). See the Hastings Public Schools district page for the complete list.