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HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1100 W 14TH ST, HASTINGS, NE 68901HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,067
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,277
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 12% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,067 students in grades 09–12 in HASTINGS, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,277 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in HASTINGS, Nebraska, serving grades 09–12 with 1,067 students. The district invests $14,277 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1,067
Total Students
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
73
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution568 male · 499 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 550 students
Student Composition
66%
26%
Asian1%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317158001051

Academic Outcomes at HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
87
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
83%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 95th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68901

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,277Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,277
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,282
Student Support$2,713
Administration$1,713
Operations$2,142
Other$1,428
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,277 spent per student, an estimated $6,325 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
36%
State government
50.3%
Local (property tax)
36.4%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
RAYMOND A WATSON ELEM SCHOOLHAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+1 more
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Middle
HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyAdams County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)461-7550
NCES ID: 317158001051
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HASTINGS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mid
HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
780 students · 06–08
● 56 opp52% FRL
Elem
RAYMOND A WATSON ELEM SCHOOL
332 students · PK–05
● 56 opp38% FRL
Elem
HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
332 students · PK–05
● 56 opp49% FRL
Elem
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
307 students · PK–05
● 56 opp45% FRL
Elem
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
299 students · PK–05
● 56 opp75% FRL
Elem
ALCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
249 students · PK–05
● 56 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1100 W 14TH ST, HASTINGS, NE 68901
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.