Summary
Hayti High is a public high school located in Hayti, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 221 students. The school is part of the Hayti R-II School District, which is ranked 346 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hayti High consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Missouri high schools, with academic performance significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of students proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts ranged from 7.1% to 23.4%, compared to the state averages of 32.7% to 52.9%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 77.7% to 86.2%, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Hayti High has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23.7% to 39.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Gideon High, Kennett High, Portageville High, and Caruthersville High, Hayti High lags behind in most key metrics, despite relatively high spending per student. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving the school's performance, and other factors, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and student engagement, may play a more significant role.
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