HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1,067 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hastings Senior High School, located in Hastings, Nebraska, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Hastings Public Schools district. Situated on West 14th Street, the school is known for being a central hub for academic and extracurricular activity within the community. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness, while fostering a traditional high school environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hastings Senior High is highly regarded for its active school culture, which includes a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led organizations. As a focal point for the local community, the school emphasizes student development through a blend of rigorous instruction and robust school spirit, aiming to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to engage with the broader world.

1,067

Total Students

72.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	702
Hispanic	276
Black	15
Asian	16
Two or More	48
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
702 (65.8 %)
Hispanic
276 (25.9 %)
Two or More
48 (4.5 %)
Asian
16 (1.5 %)
Black
15 (1.4 %)
American Indian
8 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)461-7550
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,067
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 253

Grade 10 207

Grade 11 301

Grade 12 306