Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Hastings Alternative Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hastings Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hastings Alternative Center's student population of 37 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hastings Alternative Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hastings Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Hastings Alternative Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hastings Alternative Center?
37 students attend Hastings Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hastings Alternative Center students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings Alternative Center?
Hastings Alternative Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hastings Alternative Center offer ?
Hastings Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hastings Alternative Center part of?
Hastings Alternative Center is part of Hastings Public School District.
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