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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,891 students in Hayward Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Hayward Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,891 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hayward Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
# American Indian Students
312 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
17%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
106 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
10 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,311 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
69%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
141 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
124
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
119
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
171
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,847 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,800 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,869 MM

Spending
$28 MM
$13,846 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,847
$17,039

Spending / Student
$14,800
$17,011

Best Hayward Community School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15574 Hwy 77
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Grades: PK-12
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Hayward Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15930 W 5th St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Hayward High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10320 N Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Hayward Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10408 N Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Waters Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
10665 N Main St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: PK-2
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hayward Community School District?
Hayward Community School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,891 students.
What is the rank of Hayward Community School District?
Hayward Community School District is ranked #236 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
69% of Hayward Community School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 7% 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 12:1, 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 $14,800 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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