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HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
11
Schools
4,116
Students
$16,500
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
30.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
94.3%
Graduation Rate
+7.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 4,116 students across 11 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,500 is above average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARYKG–04472
KENNEDY ELEMENTARYKG–04450
PINECREST ELEMENTARYKG–04450
SPECIAL SERVICESKG–080
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL05–081,210
HOA Middle School05–080
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HASTINGS ALTERNATIVE CENTER09–1233
HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL09–121,353
HOA High School09–1245
STAARS12–125
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HASTINGS EARLY CHILD SPECIAL ED.PK–PK98
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,500+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
32%
State
59.3%
Local (property tax)
32.4%
Federal
8.3%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,116
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.3%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.3% graduation rate — 7.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,500 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,116 students.
What is the graduation rate for HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 94.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $16,500 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
30% of students in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 55/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.