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#6306 of 9,539 schools in CA
Royal Sunset (continuation)
High School · San Lorenzo Unified · Hayward, CA
A San Lorenzo Unified high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20450 Royal Ave., Hayward, CA 94541
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Royal Sunset (continuation) score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 4% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Royal Sunset (continuation) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hayward), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,556
Median home value
$781,900
Median rent
$2,229/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenkwitz HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Alameda County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Opportunity AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 10–12 | 1.2 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Redwood Christian Middle School and High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 667 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
San Lorenzo Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Royal Sunset (continuation) is listed in San Lorenzo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royal Sunset (continuation)
Royal Sunset (continuation) is a public high school in Hayward, CA, part of San Lorenzo Unified, serving approximately 118 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,306 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Sunset (continuation)
What grades does Royal Sunset (continuation) serve?
Royal Sunset (continuation) serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Royal Sunset (continuation)?
Royal Sunset (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Sunset (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Sunset (continuation) is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royal Sunset (continuation) rank in CA?
Royal Sunset (continuation) ranks #6,306 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Royal Sunset (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Royal Sunset (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Royal Sunset (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royal Sunset (continuation) has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Royal Sunset (continuation) a charter school?
No, Royal Sunset (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royal Sunset (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Royal Sunset (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royal Sunset (continuation)?
79.7% of students at Royal Sunset (continuation) 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.9%
- Phone
- (510) 317-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94541)
- 67,785
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94541; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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