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HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
7
Schools
3,366
Students
$14,277
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
52.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 3,366 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,277 is near the national average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08780
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,067
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,277Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
36%
State
50.3%
Local (property tax)
36.4%
Federal
13.3%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (36%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,366
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score56/100
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,366 students.
What is the graduation rate for HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,277 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
53% of students in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 56/100. 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.