At a glance
Reported students
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska high enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
22
West Hastings High School: 22 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
7.3:1 reported; state peer median 9.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about West Hastings High School
West Hastings High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Hastings. It is one of 1 current school records connected to West Hastings School. NCES reports 22 students for 2024–25.
Among 319 high schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 130 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.3:1, below the Nebraska median of 9.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (31.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Hastings High School
- 1How do the reported 7.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.2%
- Hispanic27.3%
- Black31.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native22.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near West Hastings High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Middle School Middle · Hastings Public Schools | 06–08 | 757 | 0.9 mi |
| Adams Central Elementary School Elementary · Adams Central Public Schools | PK–06 | 506 | 1.4 mi |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Elementary · Hastings Public Schools | PK–05 | 343 | 1.5 mi |
| Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch High · Adams Central Public Schools | 07–12 | 452 | 1.6 mi |
| Hastings Senior High School High · Hastings Public Schools | 09–12 | 991 | 2.6 mi |
| 18+ Program High · Educational Service Unit 09 | 09–12 | 0 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Hastings High School
What grades does West Hastings High School serve?
West Hastings High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in West Hastings School.
How many students attend West Hastings High School?
West Hastings High School reported 22 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 319 Nebraska high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Hastings High School?
The calculated ratio is 7.3:1, based on 22 students and 3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 9.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Hastings High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Hastings High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on West Hastings School attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Hastings High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Hastings High School in?
West Hastings High School is part of West Hastings School, based in Hastings, NE, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Hastings High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hastings Middle School (0.9 mi), Adams Central Elementary School (1.4 mi), Hawthorne Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.