For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,455 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hastings, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,390 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #44.
917 Riverside School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
917 New Chance
Alternative School
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Staars
Special Education School
310 River Street
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7670
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7670
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Hastings, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Harbor Educational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hastings Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th Street W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
New Connections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
855 3rd St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Grades: K
| 281 students
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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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