For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,457 students in Hastings, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hastings, NE are Adams Central Jr-sr High School and Hastings Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hastings, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hastings have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Hastings, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adams Central Jr-sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hastings, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 S Adams Central Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Gr: 7-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hastings Senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 14th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
18+ Program
Special Education School
5807 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Gr: 9-12
Hastings, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1970 E 12th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-6107
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-6107
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Life Skills Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1117 E South St, Po Box 2047
Hastings, NE 68902
(402) 463-5611
Hastings, NE 68902
(402) 463-5611
Gr: PK-12
731 N Baltimore
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
1300 East Lochland Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-8326
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-8326
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
2975 S Baltimore Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5090
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5090
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
4200 2nd St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hastings, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hastings, NE include Adams Central Jr-sr High School and Hastings Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hastings?
4 public high schools are located in Hastings.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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