Hayward High

Summary:

Hayward High is a public high school located in Hayward, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 529 students. The school is part of the Hayward Community School District, which is ranked 253 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hayward High has faced some challenges in recent years, including fluctuating graduation rates that have ranged from 83.9% to 90.7%, and a higher-than-average dropout rate of up to 3.4%. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 23.2% to 28.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Hayward High's test scores on the Forward Exam and ACT assessments are generally below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics and science. Interestingly, the nearby Northern Waters Environmental School, which is also part of the Hayward Community School District, has outperformed Hayward High in several areas, including higher test scores, lower dropout rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

The high proportion of students at Hayward High who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.58% to 53.22%, suggests that the school serves a relatively high number of students from low-income families, which can impact academic performance. To address these challenges, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions to improve student engagement, attendance, and academic achievement, as well as closely examining the performance of different student subgroups and developing tailored strategies to support their unique needs.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 10320 N Greenwood Ln
       Hayward, WI  54843-7167


(715) 634-2619

District: Hayward Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,389 Help


Feeder schools for Hayward High:

Elementary:    Hayward Intermediate
    Hayward Primary
Middle:    Hayward Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
American Indian:
22.7%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hayward High ranks worse than 63.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hayward High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), American Indian (22.7%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hayward High is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hayward High is $13,389.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hayward High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayward High 273rd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Hayward High in the ranking list.)

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Hayward Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayward Community School District 253rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hayward High

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Rank History for all students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.15 43rd 275 84.4%
2005 64.26 116th 287 59.6%
2006 59.96 162nd 292 44.5%
2007 51.61 207th 281 26.3%
2008 53.40 272nd 437 37.8%
2009 59.77 211th 438 51.8%
2010 60.19 226th 450 49.8%
2011 49.50 310th 445 30.3%
2012 26.48 403rd 452 10.8%
2013 29.71 392nd 457 14.2%
2014 34.02 380th 462 17.7%
2015 31.48 398th 466 14.6%
2016 24.68 345th 408 15.4%
2017 27.76 320th 410 22.0%
2018 31.63 311th 410 24.1%
2019 25.69 328th 400 18.0%
2021 56.79 153rd 390 60.8%
2022 52.10 171st 391 56.3%
2023 57.15 168th 415 59.5%
2024 41.16 273rd 431 36.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.07 68th 95 28.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.51 155th 255 39.2%
2019 34.69 173rd 251 31.1%
2021 63.53 57th 226 74.8%
2022 60.25 68th 250 72.8%
2023 57.49 95th 271 64.9%
2024 41.68 205th 326 37.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.68 259th 355 27.0%
2019 17.87 312th 343 9.0%
2021 60.61 115th 332 65.4%
2022 42.33 200th 343 41.7%
2023 43.03 191st 329 41.9%
2024 43.28 220th 353 37.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.74 296th 373 20.6%
2019 31.88 262nd 354 26.0%
2021 43.46 191st 334 42.8%
2022 57.06 127th 347 63.4%
2023 63.94 97th 359 73.0%
2024 36.23 239th 365 34.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.88 4th 4 0.0%
2024 47.78 2nd 4 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.45 182nd 261 30.3%
2019 27.36 203rd 266 23.7%
2021 51.13 117th 266 56.0%
2022 54.10 106th 269 60.6%
2023 57.08 104th 271 61.6%
2024 39.32 191st 300 36.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hayward High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 465 n/a 2 n/a 99 n/a n/a 0 566
1990 439 0 2 0 92 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 421 0 0 0 115 n/a n/a 0 536
1992 434 0 0 0 117 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 457 0 0 0 111 n/a n/a 0 568
1994 446 0 0 0 118 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 488 0 0 0 140 n/a n/a 0 628
1996 488 0 0 0 140 n/a n/a 0 628
1997 482 0 5 3 141 n/a n/a 0 631
1998 517 0 1 4 113 n/a n/a 0 635
1999 474 1 1 5 114 n/a n/a 0 595
2000 468 1 1 4 119 n/a n/a 0 593
2001 458 0 1 2 105 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 509 0 4 0 127 n/a n/a 0 640
2003 509 0 4 0 127 n/a n/a 0 640
2004 495 0 6 1 126 n/a n/a 0 628
2005 503 1 5 6 142 n/a n/a 0 657
2006 473 1 5 5 153 n/a n/a 0 637
2007 492 2 4 7 151 n/a n/a 0 656
2008 474 2 5 8 137 n/a n/a 0 626
2009 455 4 8 5 150 n/a n/a 0 622
2010 451 3 9 3 154 n/a n/a 0 620
2011 438 2 6 9 140 0 7 0 602
2012 409 2 5 14 148 0 10 0 588
2013 385 1 1 15 147 0 15 0 564
2014 375 1 1 14 140 2 26 0 559
2015 341 2 2 13 145 2 31 0 536
2016 344 3 1 16 130 2 28 0 524
2017 330 2 1 15 141 2 25 0 516
2018 327 7 5 12 146 1 15 0 513
2019 342 3 3 13 144 1 13 0 519
2020 334 6 5 17 142 1 13 0 518
2021 340 7 5 23 132 1 20 0 528
2022 368 5 3 27 118 1 24 0 546
2023 345 6 5 27 120 2 24 0 529

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hayward High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 566 37.0 15.2 26.5
1990 533 40.0 13.3 26.8
1991 536 39.1 13.7 35.3
1992 551 38.3 14.3 37
1993 568 38.6 14.7 34.5
1994 564 38.6 14.6 32.3
1995 628 38.4 16.4 29.3
1996 628 38.4 16.4 29.3
1997 631 41.9 15.1 28.8
1998 635 43.6 14.6 30.7
1999 595 43.7 13.6 38.3
2000 593 43.0 13.8 36.4
2001 566 43.5 13.0 37.1
2002 640 41.2 15.5 38.6
2003 640 41.2 15.5 38.6
2004 628 44.6 14.1 32.2
2005 657 44.4 14.8 n/a
2006 637 45.7 13.9 n/a
2007 656 46.1 14.2 41.8
2008 626 46.5 13.5 43.3
2009 622 44.8 13.9 44.1
2010 620 44.2 14.0 49.8
2011 602 42.1 14.2 53.7
2012 588 39.3 14.9 53.9
2013 564 40.3 13.9 53.9
2014 559 36.5 15.2 52.2
2015 536 n/a n/a 52.8
2016 524 37.0 14.1 53.4
2017 516 37.2 13.8 42.8
2018 513 35.5 14.4 47.2
2019 519 34.9 14.8 51.3
2020 518 35.5 14.5 53.5
2021 528 37.9 13.9 53.2
2022 546 41.4 13.1 52.9
2023 529 41.0 12.8 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hayward High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 566 37.0 15.2 26.5
1990 533 40.0 13.3 26.8
1991 536 39.1 13.7 35.3
1992 551 38.3 14.3 37
1993 568 38.6 14.7 34.5
1994 564 38.6 14.6 32.3
1995 628 38.4 16.4 29.3
1996 628 38.4 16.4 29.3
1997 631 41.9 15.1 28.8
1998 635 43.6 14.6 30.7
1999 595 43.7 13.6 38.3
2000 593 43.0 13.8 36.4
2001 566 43.5 13.0 37.1
2002 640 41.2 15.5 38.6
2003 640 41.2 15.5 38.6
2004 628 44.6 14.1 32.2
2005 657 44.4 14.8 n/a
2006 637 45.7 13.9 n/a
2007 656 46.1 14.2 41.8
2008 626 46.5 13.5 43.3
2009 622 44.8 13.9 44.1
2010 620 44.2 14.0 49.8
2011 602 42.1 14.2 53.7
2012 588 39.3 14.9 53.9
2013 564 40.3 13.9 53.9
2014 559 36.5 15.2 52.2
2015 536 n/a n/a 52.8
2016 524 37.0 14.1 53.4
2017 516 37.2 13.8 42.8
2018 513 35.5 14.4 47.2
2019 519 34.9 14.8 51.3
2020 518 35.5 14.5 53.5
2021 528 37.9 13.9 53.2
2022 546 41.4 13.1 52.9
2023 529 41.0 12.8 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hayward High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $405 (3.2%) $12,379 (96.8%) $12,784
2020 $319 (2.5%) $12,286 (97.5%) $12,605
2021 $740 (5.5%) $12,649 (94.5%) $13,389

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hayward High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 328th of 400 High schoolsRanks 168th of 415 High schools
 41.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Hayward High)3638.7
 2.7%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Hayward Community School District)36.941.5
 4.6%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hayward High)28.846
 17.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Hayward Community School District)32.645.1
 12.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Hayward High)28.842
 13.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Community School District)29.137.7
 8.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Hayward High)21.237
 15.8%
   10th Grade Science (Hayward Community School District)24.433.6
 9.2%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students519529
 1.9%
African American36
 100%
American Indian144120
 16.7%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic1327
 107.7%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White342345
 0.9%
Two or More Races1324
 84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.3%48.6%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hayward High

Hayward High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hayward Intermediate
Elementary : Hayward Primary
Middle : Hayward Middle

Students at Hayward High are 65% White, 23% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Hayward High ranks 273rd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended Hayward High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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