Hayti High School is a high school located in Hayti, Missouri.
Serving 225 students in grades 7-12, Hayti High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HAYTI HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 35.7 square miles in Hayti, MO. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 6.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayti High School's student population of 225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Committed to Excellence
School Rankings
Hayti High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayti High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1995 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
81%
15%
White
16%
67%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayti High School's ranking?
Hayti High School is ranked #1995 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayti High School?
The graduation rate of Hayti High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Hayti High School?
225 students attend Hayti High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hayti High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayti High School?
Hayti High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hayti High School offer ?
Hayti High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayti High School part of?
Hayti High School is part of Hayti R-II School District.
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