Hayward High School serves students in and around Hayward, Wisconsin.
Serving 512 students in grades 9-12, Hayward High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayward High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hayward High School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Hayward High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayward High School is 0.53, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
22%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
65%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayward High School's ranking?
Hayward High School is ranked #779 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Hayward High School often compared to?
Hayward High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winter High School, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayward High School?
The graduation rate of Hayward High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hayward High School?
512 students attend Hayward High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hayward High School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayward High School?
Hayward High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hayward High School offer ?
Hayward High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hayward High School part of?
Hayward High School is part of Hayward Community School District.
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