Enrollment
119
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080459001348
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hayden · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayden High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayden High School
Hayden High School is a lower-poverty, small high school in Hayden, Colorado, enrolling 119 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 119 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 35/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Hayden School District No. Re 1 also operates Hayden Valley Elementary School (232 students) and Hayden Middle School (93 students) alongside Hayden High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hayden High School compares
Hayden High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hayden School District No. Re 1, which includes Hayden High School.
$15,531
Per student
-5%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 19.9%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~119 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hayden on the city page.
Is Hayden High School a good school?
Hayden High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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