Top Rankings
Hastings Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,041 students in Hastings Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hastings Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
4,041 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hastings Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
80%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,310 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,527 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,310
$17,742
Spending / Student
$16,527
$18,463
Best Hastings Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 Tyler St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7223
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7223
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 W 12th St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7390
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7390
Gr: K-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
975 12th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7284
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7284
Gr: K-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Gr: 5-8 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
Special Education School
310 River St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
310 River St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7672
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7672
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hastings Public School District?
Hastings Public School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,041 students.
What is the rank of Hastings Public School District?
Hastings Public School District is ranked #137 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings Public School District?
80% of Hastings Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hastings Public School District?
Hastings Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hastings Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,527 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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