At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
8
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
27%-20.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
12–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
STAARS is a public high serving grades 12–12 in HASTINGS, Minnesota. The school enrolls 8 students. It is part of the HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span12–12
DistrictHASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27037
CityHASTINGS
ZIP55033
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID271353004830
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment8
White50.0%
Hispanic / Latino25.0%
Black / African American25.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
50.0%
Hispanic
25.0%
Black
25.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.