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#3913 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Hayward High
High School · Hayward Unified · Hayward, CA
A Hayward Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 5000, Hayward, CA 94540
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hayward High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2017, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Twin Oaks MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Stellar Preparatory High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Stellar Preparatory High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 8–12 | 0.8 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Mission Valley Spectrum - MissionPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hayward Unified
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #6 of 28
- District spending per student
- $19,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hayward High is listed in Hayward Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hayward High
Hayward High is a public high school in Hayward, CA, part of Hayward Unified, serving approximately 1,667 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,913 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hayward High
What grades does Hayward High serve?
Hayward High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hayward High?
Hayward High has an enrollment of approximately 1,667 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayward High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayward High is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hayward High rank in CA?
Hayward High ranks #3,913 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hayward High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hayward High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hayward High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hayward High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hayward High a charter school?
No, Hayward High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hayward High a Title I school?
No, Hayward High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hayward High?
70.8% of students at Hayward High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (510) 723-3170
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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