Hayward High

Hayward High serves 512 students in grades 9-12 in the remote rural community of Hayward, Wisconsin, maintaining a favorable 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio with 39 full-time equivalent teachers. The school has earned a solid 7.6 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranks #250 out of 2,112 Wisconsin high schools, placing it in the 88th percentile statewide. Academically, Hayward High shows room for growth, with 34% of students demonstrating proficiency in English Language Arts and 32% in mathematics.

While these scores indicate areas for continued development, the school's strong state ranking suggests it's performing well within its context and community needs. The school serves families in the 54843 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $57,638 and median home values average $220,900. About 30% of local adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, with a poverty rate of 13.4% among the area's 12,919 residents.

Hayward High's remote rural setting in Sawyer County provides students with a close-knit educational environment where individual attention is possible given the manageable enrollment size and strong student-teacher ratio. The school operates within a community that balances outdoor recreation opportunities with educational priorities in Wisconsin's scenic Northwoods region.

Located in a rural area, Hayward High 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.