Hayward Unified School District
School District · Hayward, California
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
28
19 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
17,631
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
28
19 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
17,631
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
How this district compares
California rank
#535 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,775
+$2,128 vs California median
District size
17,631 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Hayward Unified ranks #535 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Hayward Unified's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mt. Eden High (7.4/10), Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science (7.3/10), and Hayward High (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hayward Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hayward Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hayward Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt. Eden High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Hayward High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Lorin A. Eden Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Anthony W. Ochoa Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Cesar Chavez Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Tyrrell Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Winton Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Eden Gardens Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Eldridge Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 28 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $19,775 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Hayward Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mt. Eden High, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Hayward Unified students show an average math proficiency of 26.4% and ELA proficiency of 34.6%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Hayward Unified with test data.
Schools in Hayward Unified
28 schoolsElementary Schools19
Middle Schools5
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Hayward
- Total Enrollment
- 17,631
- Teachers (FTE)
- 838
- District spending per student
- $19,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hayward Unified?
Hayward Unified's district-level spending was $19,775 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Mt. Eden High is the highest-rated school in Hayward Unified with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Hayward Unified?
Across schools in Hayward Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.6%. 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 5.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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