- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hayward, WI
Hayward High
Federal NCES profile for Hayward High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550627000690
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayward High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayward High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Hayward, WI.
School address
District: Hayward Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550627000690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Hayward High held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 550627000690 · Hayward, WI High · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 12.7:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayward Primary (403 students)
Hayward High held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hayward High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hayward High
522 students
- Hayward Primar
Hayward Primary
403 students
- Hayward Middle
Hayward Middle
340 students
- Hayward Interm
Hayward Intermediate
327 students
- Hayward Ctr fo
Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning
250 students
- Northern Water 43
Northern Waters Environmental School
43 students
What this shows Hayward High reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayward High compares
Hayward High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$15,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
6
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.6%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Hayward High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Hayward Community School District reports $15,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayward High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Waters Environmental School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayward High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hayward High
How many students attend Hayward High?
Hayward High has 522 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hayward, WI. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayward High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayward High is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Hayward High?
43.3% of students at Hayward High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayward High?
The largest demographic group at Hayward High is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Hayward, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayward High?
Hayward High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Hayward High rank among public schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Hayward, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hayward on the city page.
What other schools are in Hayward Community School District?
Besides Hayward High, Hayward Community School District also operates Hayward Primary (403 students), Hayward Middle (340 students), and Hayward Intermediate (327 students). See the Hayward Community School District district page for the complete list.