Serving 115 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hayden High School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hayden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayden High School's ranking?
Hayden High School is ranked #977 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hayden High School often compared to?
Hayden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steamboat Springs High School, Soroco High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
115 students attend Hayden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hayden High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 16:1.
What grades does Hayden High School offer ?
Hayden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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