Serving 123 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Hayden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
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
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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%.
How many students attend Hayden High School?
123 students attend Hayden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hayden High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayden High School?
Hayden High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than 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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