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5.5 avg / 10

Hayward Unified School District

School District · Hayward, California

Students: 17,631
Teachers (FTE): 838

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

28

19 elem, 5 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,775

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

How this district compares

California rank

#563 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,775

+$2,128 vs California median

District size

17,631 students

Much larger than California median

About Hayward Unified

Hayward Unified is a Hayward, California school district serving 28 schools. The district educates 17,631 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. The district invests $19,775 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Hayward Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Stonebrae Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Hayward Unified students show an average math proficiency of 20.2% and ELA proficiency of 30.4%.

The district includes 19 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Hayward Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 20.2%
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ELA Proficiency 30.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hayward Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Hayward
Total Enrollment
17,631
Teachers (FTE)
838
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hayward Unified?

Hayward Unified has 28 schools in total — 19 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hayward Unified?

The average composite rating for Hayward Unified is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hayward Unified?

Hayward Unified spends $19,775 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hayward Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hayward Unified is 21:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hayward Unified?

Stonebrae Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hayward Unified with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Hayward Unified?

Across schools in Hayward Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hayward Unified compare to other districts in California?

Hayward Unified has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 28 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
20.2%
ELA Proficiency
30.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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