Top Rankings
Hayward Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,885 students in Hayward Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Hayward Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,885 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hayward Community School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Graduation Rate
82%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.4%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.54
% American Indian
17%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
67%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,398 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,805 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$15,725 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$15,218 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,398
$19,507
Spending / Student
$22,805
$18,878
Best Hayward Community School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15574 State Hwy 77
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hayward Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15930 W 5th St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hayward High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10320 N Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Hayward Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10408 N Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Northern Waters Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
10665 N Main St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: PK-2 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hayward Community School District?
Hayward Community School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,885 students.
What is the rank of Hayward Community School District?
Hayward Community School District is ranked #218 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hayward Community School District?
67% of Hayward Community School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hayward Community School District?
Hayward Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Hayward Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,805 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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