Hayti High School is a high school located in Hayti, Missouri.
Serving 221 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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayti High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hayti High School's student population of 221 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
10
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 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. 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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
77%
15%
White
20%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 90%.
How many students attend Hayti High School?
221 students attend Hayti High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hayti High School students are Black, 20% 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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