Hayden High School

Hayden High School is a regular public high school located in the remote rural area of Hayden, Colorado. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 123 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1 with eight full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The academic performance at Hayden High School shows room for improvement, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and state ranking of #1111 among Colorado’s 1831 schools.

Students perform better in ELA/Reading with 50% meeting proficiency levels compared to only 10% achieving proficiency in math. Hayden High School provides a close-knit community setting, where teachers can offer personalized attention and support for each student's growth and development. Despite the academic challenges, the school focuses on fostering strong connections between students, faculty, and the local community, which is essential in this remote rural area of Routt County.

With an enrollment of 123 students, Hayden High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Hayden High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.