Enrollment
522
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550627000690
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayward High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayward High
Hayward High is a mid-sized high school in Hayward, Wisconsin, enrolling 522 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 522 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 334 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #314, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hayward Community School District also operates Hayward Primary (403 students) and Hayward Middle (340 students) alongside Hayward High.
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 Hayward High compares
Hayward High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hayward Community School District, which includes Hayward High.
$15,508
Per student
+4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 11.2%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hayward High a good school?
Hayward High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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