Is Hayward High a good school?

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

How many students attend Hayward High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 512 students attended Hayward High.

What is the racial makeup of Hayward High?

Students at Hayward High are 66% White, 22% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Hayward High?

Hayward High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hayward Intermediate Elementary : Hayward Primary Middle : Hayward Middle

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:
273^rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,389

Feeder schools for Hayward High:

Elementary:	Hayward Intermediate
	Hayward Primary
Middle:	Hayward Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 512

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.6%

American Indian:

21.9%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hayward High ranks worse than 63.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.16. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.6%), American Indian (21.9%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hayward High is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Hayward High employs 39.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hayward High is $13,389.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hayward High:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Hayward Community School District:

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

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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
2004	76.15	43^rd	275	84.4%
2005	64.26	116^th	287	59.6%
2006	59.96	162^nd	292	44.5%
2007	51.61	207^th	281	26.3%
2008	53.40	272^nd	437	37.8%
2009	59.77	211^th	438	51.8%
2010	60.19	226^th	450	49.8%
2011	49.50	310^th	445	30.3%
2012	26.48	403^rd	452	10.8%
2013	29.71	392^nd	457	14.2%
2014	34.02	380^th	462	17.7%
2015	31.48	398^th	466	14.6%
2016	24.68	345^th	408	15.4%
2017	27.76	320^th	410	22.0%
2018	31.63	311^th	410	24.1%
2019	25.69	328^th	400	18.0%
2021	56.79	153^rd	390	60.8%
2022	52.10	171^st	391	56.3%
2023	57.15	168^th	415	59.5%
2024	41.16	273^rd	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	68^th	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
2018	40.51	155^th	255	39.2%
2019	34.69	173^rd	251	31.1%
2021	63.53	57^th	226	74.8%
2022	60.25	68^th	250	72.8%
2023	57.49	95^th	271	64.9%
2024	41.68	205^th	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
2018	34.68	259^th	355	27.0%
2019	17.87	312^th	343	9.0%
2021	60.61	115^th	332	65.4%
2022	42.33	200^th	343	41.7%
2023	43.03	191^st	329	41.9%
2024	43.28	220^th	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
2018	28.74	296^th	373	20.6%
2019	31.88	262^nd	354	26.0%
2021	43.46	191^st	334	42.8%
2022	57.06	127^th	347	63.4%
2023	63.94	97^th	359	73.0%
2024	36.23	239^th	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	4^th	4	0.0%
2024	47.78	2^nd	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
2018	33.45	182^nd	261	30.3%
2019	27.36	203^rd	266	23.7%
2021	51.13	117^th	266	56.0%
2022	54.10	106^th	269	60.6%
2023	57.08	104^th	271	61.6%
2024	39.32	191^st	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.

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	Total
1989	465	n/a	2	n/a	99	n/a	n/a	566
1990	439	0	2	0	92	n/a	n/a	533
1991	421	0	0	0	115	n/a	n/a	536
1992	434	0	0	0	117	n/a	n/a	551
1993	457	0	0	0	111	n/a	n/a	568
1994	446	0	0	0	118	n/a	n/a	564
1995	488	0	0	0	140	n/a	n/a	628
1996	488	0	0	0	140	n/a	n/a	628
1997	482	0	5	3	141	n/a	n/a	631
1998	517	0	1	4	113	n/a	n/a	635
1999	474	1	1	5	114	n/a	n/a	595
2000	468	1	1	4	119	n/a	n/a	593
2001	458	0	1	2	105	n/a	n/a	566
2002	509	0	4	0	127	n/a	n/a	640
2003	509	0	4	0	127	n/a	n/a	640
2004	495	0	6	1	126	n/a	n/a	628
2005	503	1	5	6	142	n/a	n/a	657
2006	473	1	5	5	153	n/a	n/a	637
2007	492	2	4	7	151	n/a	n/a	656
2008	474	2	5	8	137	n/a	n/a	626
2009	455	4	8	5	150	n/a	n/a	622
2010	451	3	9	3	154	n/a	n/a	620
2011	438	2	6	9	140	0	7	602
2012	409	2	5	14	148	0	10	588
2013	385	1	1	15	147	0	15	564
2014	375	1	1	14	140	2	26	559
2015	341	2	2	13	145	2	31	536
2016	344	3	1	16	130	2	28	524
2017	330	2	1	15	141	2	25	516
2018	327	7	5	12	146	1	15	513
2019	342	3	3	13	144	1	13	519
2020	334	6	5	17	142	1	13	518
2021	340	7	5	23	132	1	20	528
2022	368	5	3	27	118	1	24	546
2023	345	6	5	27	120	2	24	529
2024	336	4	4	27	112	0	29	512

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
2024	512	39.5	12.9	52.3

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
2024	512	39.5	12.9	52.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hayward High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 328^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 168^th 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)	36	38.7	2.7%
10th Grade Social Studies (Hayward Community School District)	36.9	41.5	4.6%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hayward High)	28.8	46	17.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hayward Community School District)	32.6	45.1	12.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Hayward High)	28.8	42	13.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Community School District)	29.1	37.7	8.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Hayward High)	21.2	37	15.8%
10th Grade Science (Hayward Community School District)	24.4	33.6	9.2%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	519	529	1.9%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	144	120	16.7%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	13	27	107.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	342	345	0.9%
Two or More Races	13	24	84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.3%	48.6%	2.7%

Schools Near Hayward High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hayward High	Public	9-12	10320 N Greenwood Ln	Hayward	54843	Sawyer County	Hayward Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 634-2619	512	40	12.9	52.3%	336 (65.6%)	4 (0.8%)	27 (5.3%)	4 (0.8%)	112 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	41.2	273^rd of 431 public high schools	36.7%		57.1	168^th of 415 public high schools	59.5%	105	45.3	48.3	35.9								35.0		$13,389	$740	$12,649
Northern Waters Environmental School	Public, Charter	6-12	10256 Greenwood Ln	Hayward	54843	Sawyer County	Hayward Community School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 634-2619	42	3	14.0	47.6%	32 (76.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	1 (2.4%)	2 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)								(n/a)				66.7	37.5		33.3	25.0					$10,196	$683	$9,513
WOLI/Akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School	Public, Charter	6-12	8575 N Trepania Rd	Hayward	54843	Sawyer County	Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute Inc	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 558-7394	21	0	110.5	14.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Northwood High/Middle	Public, Charter	6-12	N14463 Highway 53	Minong	54859	Washburn County	Northwood School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 466-2297	137	12	11.0	46.7%	117 (85.4%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.3%)	47.6	238^th of 431 public high schools	44.8%		59.2	155^th of 415 public high schools	62.7%	83		44.4	61.1	53.3	18.8	17.4	33.3	6.3	13.0	30.4	20.0	21.7	$17,294	$939	$16,357
Gordon Correctional Center	Public	7-12	10401 E County Road G	Gordon	54838	Douglas County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(715) 376-2680	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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