Hayward Community School District

The Hayward Community School District in Wisconsin operates 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

The district's top-performing schools are Hayward Intermediate and Hayward Middle, both ranking in the top 30% of their respective school types in Wisconsin. These schools consistently demonstrate high proficiency rates on the Forward Exam, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies. In contrast, the Hayward Center for Individualized Learning, an alternative school, has mixed academic performance, with some grade levels exceeding the district and state averages, while others lag behind.

Across the district, there are concerns about the high chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the significant difference in per-student spending between the schools, particularly the lower spending at the alternative school, raises questions about resource allocation and equity within the Hayward Community School District. The district's leadership should prioritize addressing these challenges to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.