Hastings, Iowa is a small community located in the heart of Appanoose County. The city offers its residents an excellent education system with a focus on providing high-quality instruction and resources. It has two public schools, the Hastings Elementary School and the Hastings High School, both of which are rated highly by the Iowa Department of Education. Students at these schools receive a well-rounded education that emphasizes curricular and extracurricular activities such as music, art, physical education, and technology. In addition to the quality educational programs offered, Hastings also provides students with numerous opportunities to get involved in their community through volunteerism and service learning projects. With such an emphasis on education, it's no surprise that local parents are proud of their children’s success and that area businesses thrive due to educated employees.
Hastings schools spend $12,533 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 14 pupils per teacher, 2,580 students per librarian, and 496 children per counselor.