About Us
Hastings High School is a student-centered environment, a bridge connecting students to other students, and students to teachers, staff and administrators. Hastings High School has a strong connection to the community and reflects our unique heritage and tradition of progress.
Twelve departments make up Hastings High School core offerings for grades nine through twelve. All twelve departments offer elective classes, with six departments offering Advanced Placement courses and/or testing. In addition, our Special Services team takes pride in its commitment to providing educational services for all learners with special needs.
Art | Horticulture |
Business | Industrial Technology |
English | Math |
Family Studies | Music |
Global Languages | Science |
Health/Phy Ed | Social Studies |
Hastings High School is committed to bridging our students to success by creating academic opportunities that will prepare them for their future:
Career and post-secondary education information available in the College and Career Center.
University of Minnesota, Southwest Minnesota State University, and Chippewa Valley Technical College credit courses offered on-site.
Minnesota Post Secondary Enrollment Options available at no additional cost.
Youth Service and Leadership class offered for elective credit.
Hastings High School has unique features that are student centered:
EXCEL Program – a community and school venture to positively recognize student achievement, academic improvement and good attendance
Academic lettering
Scholarship program – approximately $200,000 annually awarded to graduating students by local community businesses, organizations and individuals
Peer Helpers – welcomes new students to Hastings High School
Our 100-acre high school, completed in August of 2001, connects our students to the community with up-to-date facilities that enhance the learning environment.
Hastings Alternative Learning Program
The mission of the Hastings ALP is to provide a caring, educational environment designed to meet a variety of student academic and personal growth needs.
Located at Hastings High School, the Hastings ALP provides students in grades nine through twelve alternative opportunities to earn their high school diploma. The Hastings ALP offers full and part time enrollment, an online program, and credit recovery. Students can earn a Hastings High School diploma when all credit requirements are completed.