St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
The mission of the Hastings Catholic Schools is to prepare all students to become responsible citizens, life-long learners, and strong Catholic witnesses, who find meaningful purpose in this life and for eternity.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 279 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,300
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
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Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
279 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Average ACT score
22
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(White Polo Shirt and School Skirt or Khaki/Navy Blue Pants)
(White Polo Shirt and School Skirt or Khaki/Navy Blue Pants)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic Decathlon, Band (Marching/Jazz/Pep), Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Catholic Medical Careers Association, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, One-Act Play, Quiz Bowl, Spirit Singers, Student Council, Swing Choir, Teens for Life, Whatcha' Doin'?
School Notes
- Belief Statements of the Hastings Catholic Schools:
- We believe that every student bears within himself/herself the image of God the Creator, and therefore, that every student has a mind capable of knowing the truth, a will capable of choosing the good, and a body capable of glorifying God.
- We believe that we are bound to help students grow more fully into the image of God by providing them a good Catholic formatioon of mind, will, and body.
- We believe that excellent instruction in both religious and secular sciences will contribute to students knowing the truth.
- We believe that teaching, modeling, and demanding good moral action from our students will help them to grow in virtue so that they will choose the good consistently and easily.
- We believe that training students in divine worship; musical, theatrical, and other artistic performances; and athletics will help them to glorify God in their bodies.
- We believe that forming students' minds, wills, and bodies according to the image of God in them will help them to discern and live their vocations in ways that help others and advance the Kingdom of God in the world.
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