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Enrollment
991
High
DISTRICT 474 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317158001051
HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1100 W 14TH ST, HASTINGS, NE 68901 · (402) 461-7550 · Adams County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL991 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
68 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.1:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
536 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 37%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 279 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 238 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 251 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 223 | 23% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL this school | 991 | 54.1% | N/A |
| NEBRASKA CITY HIGH SCHOOL NEBRASKA CITY | 442 | 54.8% | N/A |
| SCOTTSBLUFF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCOTTSBLUFF | 1,064 | 53.9% | N/A |
| NORFOLK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL NORFOLK | 1,359 | 45.2% | N/A |
| ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL ALLIANCE | 451 | 46.8% | N/A |
| GERING HIGH SCHOOL GERING | 546 | 41.9% | N/A |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 991 | #38 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #61 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.4% | #29 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.1% | #14 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.8% | #26 of 53 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
991
-112 (-10%) vs 2020
+12% since 1990-91, when it was 886
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 15.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 991 | 68.3 | 14.5:1 | 54% (536) |
| 2023-24 | 1,025 | 71.1 | 14.4:1 | 56% (579) |
| 2022-23 | 1,067 | 72.8 | 14.7:1 | 52% (550) |
| 2020-21 | 1,103 | 72 | 15.3:1 | 60% (659) |
| 2017-18 | 1,099 | 71.2 | 15.4:1 | 54% (592) |
| 2015-16 | 1,029 | 71 | 14.5:1 | 53% (544) |
| 2010-11 | 937 | 68 | 13.8:1 | 45% (418) |
| 2000-01 | 983 | 71 | 13.8:1 | 19% (188) |
| 1990-91 | 886 | 54 | 16.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (1,099 to 991); teachers down 4% (71.2 to 68.3).
About HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Families in HASTINGS, Nebraska, are served by HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, a large high school. It reported 991 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. By comparison, high schools in Nebraska enroll about 391 students on average.
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 8 schools; together they serve 3,789 students.
More than half of the students at HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL are White (65%). The remaining shares are 29% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Adams County's population at about 84%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL scores 49%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is 14.5:1, based on 68.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 10.6:1 average for high schools in Nebraska, this school's ratio is higher. Lunch program data show 54% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Adams County, the average is 42%.
American Community Survey estimates for Adams County show that median household income comes to about $68,365, roughly 30% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Adams County counts 18 public schools with about 5,228 students.
HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's nearest public school is LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (about 0.7 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has an NCES locale of Town: Distant.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 10% decrease, from 1,103 to 991.
The HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. You can also rate the school on this page.
Adams County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
31,052
Census ACS
Median income
$68,365
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
5,228 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 757 students
- MORTON EARLY LEARNING CENTERElementary · 501 students
- HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 343 students
- RAYMOND A WATSON ELEM SCHOOLElementary · 336 students
- LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 305 students
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 289 students
Other schools in HASTINGS
- HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 757 students
- ADAMS CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 506 students
- MORTON EARLY LEARNING CENTERElementary · 501 students
- ADAMS CENTRAL JR-SR HIGH SCHHigh · 452 students
- HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 343 students
- RAYMOND A WATSON ELEM SCHOOLElementary · 336 students
Nearby schools
- LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi · 305
- RAYMOND A WATSON ELEM SCHOOL0.8 mi · 336
- MORTON EARLY LEARNING CENTER0.8 mi · 501
- HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.1 mi · 343
- ALCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.4 mi · 267
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.8 mi · 289
Frequently asked questions
About HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 991 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL serve?
HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 14.5:1 (68 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
At HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 65% White, 29% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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