Very Good
#3479 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Mt. Eden High
High School · Hayward Unified
2300 Panama St., Hayward, CA 94545
Enrollment
1,892
Student-Teacher
20.8:1
Score
7.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,892
Student-Teacher
20.8:1
Score
7.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,479 of 9,539
In Hayward
#5 of 36
public schools
In district
#5 of 28
Hayward Unified
Academic growth
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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Mt. Eden High
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About Mt. Eden High
Mt. Eden High is a public high school in Hayward, CA, part of Hayward Unified. Mt.
Eden High serves approximately 1,892 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Mt. Eden High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,479 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Mt. Eden High show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.0
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Mt. Eden High runs 20.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
36% of students at Mt. Eden High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Mt. Eden High — Students at Mt. Eden High score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.
How Mt. Eden High Compares
See how Mt. Eden High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2300 Panama St., Hayward, CA 94545
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mt. Eden High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Leadership Public Schools - Hayward (rated 7.2/10, 0.2 miles away, in nearby Oakland), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Impact Academy of Arts & Technology (rated 5.8/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Oakland), a more accessible option. For more schools in Hayward, see our Hayward schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Public Schools - Hayward Oakland | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Palma Ceia Elementary Hayward | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Lorin A. Eden Elementary Hayward | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Hayward | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Eldridge Elementary Hayward | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Impact Academy of Arts & Technology Oakland | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Southgate Elementary Hayward | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Ruus Elementary Hayward | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| St. Bede School Hayward | 1.1 mi | — |
| ST BEDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hayward | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Schafer Park Elementary Hayward | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Montessori Children's House of Hayward Hayward | 1.1 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF HAYWARD Hayward | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Glassbrook Elementary Hayward | 1.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Tyrrell Elementary Hayward | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Bayside Seventh-day Adventist Christian Hayward | 1.4 mi | — |
| BAYSIDE ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hayward | 1.4 mi | — |
| Eden Gardens Elementary Hayward | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Hayward Collegiate Charter Hollister | 1.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Anthony W. Ochoa Middle Hayward | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94545 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$115,258
Median Home Value
$838,800
Median Rent
$2,426/mo
Population
33,186
College Educated
34.4%
Homeownership
69.8%
Avg Commute
35.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
41.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mt. Eden High
What grades does Mt. Eden High serve?
Mt. Eden High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mt. Eden High?
Mt. Eden High has an enrollment of approximately 1,892 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Eden High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Eden High is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Eden High rank in CA?
Mt. Eden High ranks #3,479 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mt. Eden High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Eden High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Mt. Eden High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Eden High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mt. Eden High a charter school?
No, Mt. Eden High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Eden High a Title I school?
No, Mt. Eden High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Eden High?
79.9% of students at Mt. Eden 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (510) 723-3180
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
Resources & Links
District
Hayward Unified- District Enrollment
- 17,631
- Schools in District
- 29
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,775
- District Rank
- #5 of 28
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