For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 834 students in Hastings, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hastings, MI are Barry Isd Special Education and Hastings High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hastings, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Hastings have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Hastings, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hastings High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hastings, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hastings High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 W South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hastings, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hastings Area Schools Alternative Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
520 West South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
Hastings Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2950 W M 179 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hastings, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hastings, MI include Barry Isd Special Education and Hastings High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hastings?
2 public high schools are located in Hastings.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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