Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Hayden High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayden High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Hayden, CO, spanning approximately 693.5 square miles. The zone is characterized by a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school and extends up to 26.9 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayden High School's student population of 119 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Hayden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayden High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82.7%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayden High School's ranking?
Hayden High School is ranked #961 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hayden High School often compared to?
Hayden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soroco High School, Steamboat Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayden High School?
The graduation rate of Hayden High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Hayden High School?
119 students attend Hayden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hayden High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayden High School?
Hayden High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hayden High School offer ?
Hayden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayden High School part of?
Hayden High School is part of Hayden School District No. Re 1.
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