Serving 353 students in grades 6-12, Hayfield Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayfield Secondary's student population of 353 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Hayfield Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayfield Secondary is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1442 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayfield Secondary's ranking?
Hayfield Secondary is ranked #1442 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hayfield Secondary often compared to?
Hayfield Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Kasson-mantorville Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayfield Secondary?
The graduation rate of Hayfield Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hayfield Secondary?
353 students attend Hayfield Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hayfield Secondary students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayfield Secondary?
Hayfield Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hayfield Secondary offer ?
Hayfield Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayfield Secondary part of?
Hayfield Secondary is part of Hayfield School District.
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