Summary:
Hastings Public Schools in Nebraska has only one high school, Hastings Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom third of Nebraska high schools over the past three years and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hastings Senior High School's academic struggles are evident in its declining test scores, with proficiency rates in ACT subject areas falling from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2024-2025 school year. The school's four-year graduation rate of 87.9% in the 2024-2025 school year is also below the state average. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% and a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families, with 56.49% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's low performance, it has a relatively high per-student spending of $15,910 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4. This suggests that the district may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and teaching practices to better support student learning and achievement. Addressing the academic and socioeconomic challenges facing Hastings Senior High School will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student outcomes and the school's standing within the state.
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