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 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 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
813,989 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hayward Community School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 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%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
% American Indian
17%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
69%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,847 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. 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
$17,038
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: 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
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
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
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 #219 out of 443 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?
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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