Summary:
The Hayward Community School District in Wisconsin is home to two high schools: Hayward High and Northern Waters Environmental School. Hayward High is the larger traditional public high school, serving 512 students, while Northern Waters Environmental School is a smaller public charter high school with 42 students.
Hayward High is the higher-performing school, ranked 216 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively strong 4-year graduation rate of 91.0% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. However, Hayward High also faces challenges, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% and test scores that are generally on par with or slightly below district and state averages. In contrast, Northern Waters Environmental School has limited historical data available, but shows some academic strengths, such as 66.7% proficiency in 7th grade ELA and 62.5% proficiency in 10th grade Social Studies, despite also having weaker performance areas.
Both schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, with over 47% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the Hayward Community School District as a whole may face challenges related to socioeconomic disparities and the need to provide additional support and resources for these students. Additionally, both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which is an area of concern that may impact student learning and achievement.
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