Hastings High School is the public high school serving grades nine through 12 in the village of Hastings-on-Hudson.…More The School was awarded a Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence in 2002; its principal is Louis Adipietro. The school faculty and administrators take pride in maintaining small class sizes, a rigorous curriculum and a strong sense of community. Teachers maintain contact with each student, and both teachers and administrators know almost every student by name. The school offers Advanced Placement Courses, honors courses, electives and special education. It also provides a voluntary Hastings Alternative School program.</p> <p>Nearly all students participate in extracurricular activities, including:</p> <ul> <li>Student council</li> <li>49 Interscholastic sports teams</li> <li>Model United Nations</li> <li>Project SHARE</li> <li>Student newspaper</li> <li>Students Against Destructive Decision-making</li> <li>Dance club</li> <li>Band, orchestra and chorus</li> <li>Diversity club</li> <li>Literary magazine</li> <li>Community service club</li> <li>Theatrical performances</li> </ul>

The Hastings-on-Hudson Public School District consists of three buildings: Hillside Elementary School, Farragut…More Middle School and Hastings High School. There are approximately 1600 students in total. Each of the three schools has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.  </p> <p>Of the 2009 graduating class, 96% of students continued on to post-secondary education. 100% of students took the SAT exam, with a mean critical reading score of 598 and mean math score of 595.  </p> <p>The district prides itself on its attention to the arts and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to take courses in a variety of subject areas. They have maintained small class sizes and a strong sense of community. Teachers and administrators make a point of learning students' names and areas of academic strength and weakness.  </p>

Farragut Middle School is the public middle school serving grades five through eight in the village of…More Hastings-on-Hudson. The school was awarded a Blue Ribbon of Excellence in 2007 by the United States Department of Education. The current principal is Gail Kipper. Fifth-grade classes are self-contained, while students in six through eight change teachers throughout the day. Although the school buildings are connected, Farragut Middle School stays separate from Hastings High.</p> <p>Annually, the students' performance on English/Language Arts standardized tests is among the best in the state. The school offers both accelerated programs for outstanding achievers and special education for those with extra needs.</p> <p>Besides rigorous academics, the school offers a variety of extracurriculars including:</p> <ul> <li>Junior Student Council</li> <li>Student Newspaper</li> <li>Computer Club</li> <li>Geography and Spelling Bees</li> <li>Foreign Language Clubs</li> <li>Orchestra, Chorus and Band</li> <li>Art Club</li> <li>Theatrical Productions</li> <li>Chess Club</li> <li>Intramural Sports</li> </ul>