Serving 319 students in grades 6-12, Hayfield Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayfield Secondary's student population of 319 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Hayfield Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayfield Secondary is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayfield Secondary's ranking?
Hayfield Secondary is ranked #1462 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hayfield Secondary often compared to?
Hayfield Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Kasson-mantorville Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayfield Secondary?
The graduation rate of Hayfield Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hayfield Secondary?
319 students attend Hayfield Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hayfield Secondary students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayfield Secondary?
Hayfield Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hayfield Secondary offer ?
Hayfield Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayfield Secondary part of?
Hayfield Secondary is part of Hayfield Public School District.
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