For the 2025 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 33% (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 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Hastings, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hastings High School, with 75-79% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Hastings High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 W South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Hastings, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
535 West Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
231 South Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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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