- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hayden, CO
Hayden High School
Federal NCES profile for Hayden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080459001348
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayden High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hayden · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayden High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hayden, CO.
School address
District: Hayden School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080459001348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hayden High School grew from 115 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080459001348 · Hayden, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 14.9:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayden Valley Elementary School (232 students)
Hayden High School grew from 115 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Hayden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hayden Valley
Hayden Valley Elementary School
232 students
- This school
Hayden High School
119 students
- Hayden Middle
Hayden Middle School
93 students
What this shows Hayden High School reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayden High School compares
Hayden High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Hayden High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hayden School District No. Re 1 reports $17,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hayden High School
How many students attend Hayden High School?
Hayden High School has 119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hayden, CO. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden High School is 14.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayden High School?
12.2% of students at Hayden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayden High School?
The largest demographic group at Hayden High School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Hayden, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayden High School?
Hayden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayden High School rank among public schools in Hayden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hayden, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hayden School District No. Re 1?
Besides Hayden High School, Hayden School District No. Re 1 also operates Hayden Valley Elementary School (232 students) and Hayden Middle School (93 students). See the Hayden School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.