For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,312 students in Sawyer County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Sawyer County, WI are Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School, Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning and Hayward High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sawyer County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Sawyer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Sawyer County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hayward High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sawyer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8575 N Trepania Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 558-7394
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 558-7394
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
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: #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.
Winter High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6585 W Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 78 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
8575 N. Trepania Rd.
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Grades: K-12
| 415 students
Sawyer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
15930 W 5th St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: PK
| 52 students
8875 N. Round Lake School Road
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pathways Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
6585 West Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
N 1st St
Stone Lake, WI 54876
(715) 865-2101
Stone Lake, WI 54876
(715) 865-2101
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
8575 N Round Lake School Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sawyer County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Sawyer County, WI include Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School, Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning and Hayward High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sawyer County?
6 public high schools are located in Sawyer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sawyer County?
Sawyer County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Sawyer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sawyer County include: Hayward High School vs. Winter High School, Winter High School vs. Hayward High School, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa School vs. Winter High School
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