Hayden High School is a high school in Hayden, Arizona. It is part of the Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District; it was founded in 1936 to serve the mining community.
Serving 93 students in grades 9-12, Hayden High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona 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 Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayden High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Winkelman, AZ, covering approximately 170.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 19.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayden High School's student population of 93 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hayden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayden High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
41%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Lobos
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayden High School's ranking?
Hayden High School is ranked #1317 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayden High School?
The graduation rate of Hayden High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Hayden High School?
93 students attend Hayden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hayden High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayden High School?
Hayden High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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-Winkelman Unified District (4212).
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