At a glance
Reported students
593
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
338
Max S Hayes High School: 593 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 637
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Max S Hayes High School
Max S Hayes High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cleveland. It is one of 91 current school records connected to Cleveland Municipal. NCES reports 593 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.1%) and Black (34.1%). English learners represent 22.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 35.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Max S Hayes High School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 35.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.4%
- Hispanic40.1%
- Black34.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cleveland Municipal
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rhodes College and Career Academy
High · Grades 09–12
588 reported students
John F Kennedy High School
High · Grades 08–12
652 reported students
East Technical High School
High · Grades 09–12
487 reported students
John Marshall School of Information Technology
High · Grades 09–12
486 reported students
John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership
High · Grades 09–12
485 reported students
John Marshall School of Engineering
High · Grades 09–12
459 reported students
Public schools near Max S Hayes High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Scho High · Charter · West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Scho | 09–12 | 557 | 1.2 mi |
| Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation High · Cleveland Municipal | 09–12 | 425 | 1.2 mi |
| Garrett Morgan School of Leadership and Innovation High · Cleveland Municipal | 09–12 | 440 | 1.2 mi |
| Lincoln West School Of Global Studies High · Cleveland Municipal | 09–12 | 314 | 1.4 mi |
| Lincoln West School of Science & Health High · Cleveland Municipal | 09–12 | 210 | 1.4 mi |
| Lake Erie International High School High · Charter · Lake Erie International High School | 09–12 | 133 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Max S Hayes High School
What grades does Max S Hayes High School serve?
Max S Hayes High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cleveland Municipal.
How many students attend Max S Hayes High School?
Max S Hayes High School reported 593 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 637 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Max S Hayes High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 593 students and 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Max S Hayes High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Max S Hayes High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cleveland Municipal attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Max S Hayes High School in?
Max S Hayes High School is part of Cleveland Municipal, based in Cleveland, OH, which operates 91 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Max S Hayes High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Scho (1.2 mi), Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation (1.2 mi), Garrett Morgan School of Leadership and Innovation (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.