Hayden High School is a high school in Hayden, Arizona. It is part of the Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District; it was founded in 1936 to serve the mining community.
Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Leonor Hambly K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leonor Hambly K-8's student population of 213 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1936
School Rankings
Leonor Hambly K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonor Hambly K-8 is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1720 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
78%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
18%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lobos
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leonor Hambly K-8's ranking?
Leonor Hambly K-8 is ranked #1720 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Leonor Hambly K-8?
213 students attend Leonor Hambly K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Leonor Hambly K-8 students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leonor Hambly K-8?
Leonor Hambly K-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leonor Hambly K-8 offer ?
Leonor Hambly K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leonor Hambly K-8 part of?
Leonor Hambly K-8 is part of Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212).
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