For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,374 students in Hastings, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hastings, MN are Hastings High School, Hoa High School and Hastings Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hastings, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hastings have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Hastings, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hastings High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hastings, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hastings High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7470
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Hoa High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7470
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Hastings Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7690
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7690
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
917 Riverside School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
917 New Chance
Alternative School
1600 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Allina Hastings Php
Alternative School
1285 Nininger Rd, Ste 200
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Staars
Special Education School
310 River St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7670
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7670
Gr: 12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hastings, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hastings, MN include Hastings High School, Hoa High School and Hastings Alternative Center.
How many public high schools are located in Hastings?
7 public high schools are located in Hastings.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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