Max S. Hayes High School is a public high school located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The school is a career training school with several vocational and career-based programs, otherwise known as a trade school. Students can go there to learn a trade.
Serving 593 students in grades 9-12, Max S Hayes High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Max S Hayes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Max S Hayes High School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Max S Hayes High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Max S Hayes High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2965 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
8%
Black
34%
17%
White
22%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Max S Hayes High School's ranking?
Max S Hayes High School is ranked #2965 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Max S Hayes High School often compared to?
Max S Hayes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Ridgeville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Max S Hayes High School?
The graduation rate of Max S Hayes High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Max S Hayes High School?
593 students attend Max S Hayes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Max S Hayes High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Max S Hayes High School?
Max S Hayes High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Max S Hayes High School offer ?
Max S Hayes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Max S Hayes High School part of?
Max S Hayes High School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Max S Hayes High School located?
Max S Hayes High School is located in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 6 other public schools located in Detroit Shoreway.
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