Hayward High

Summary:

Hayward High is a public high school located in Hayward, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,712 students. It is part of the Hayward Unified School District, which is ranked 1235 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hayward High has consistently been ranked in the middle range of California high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Hayward High has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.9% to 90.6% over the past five years, which is higher than the district-wide graduation rate and places it in the middle range compared to nearby schools. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 23.0% in 2017-2018 to 45.2% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state and district averages. Hayward High's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages but above the district-wide scores, and the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and White students generally performing better than African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students.

While Hayward High outperforms the other schools in the Hayward Unified District, such as Brenkwitz High and Tennyson High, in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and overall school performance, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the neighboring Castro Valley Unified District, such as Castro Valley High. Addressing the significant equity gaps between different student subgroups and the concerning trend of chronic absenteeism should be a priority for the school and district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1633 East Ave.
       Hayward, CA  94541-5314


(510) 723-3170

District: Hayward Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1104th of 2,323 California High Schools


Feeder schools for Hayward High:

Elementary:    Burbank Elementary
    Cherryland Elementary
    East Avenue Elementary
    Fairview Elementary
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Middle:    Bret Harte Middle
    Winton Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  1,667

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.6%
African American:
11.7%
Asian:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.8% Help


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Compare Details Hayward High ranks better than 52.5% of high schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Hayward Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hayward High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.6%), African American (11.7%), Asian (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hayward Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hayward High is 20. 2 high schools in the Hayward Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hayward High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayward High 1104th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Hayward High in the ranking list.)

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Hayward Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayward Unified 1235th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hayward High

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Rank History for all students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.29 883rd 1653 46.6%
2005 38.82 833rd 1901 56.2%
2006 39.43 846th 1968 57.0%
2007 27.66 1205th 2063 41.6%
2008 30.98 1142nd 2117 46.1%
2009 26.48 1552nd 2238 30.7%
2010 31.54 1237th 2281 45.8%
2011 33.89 1208th 2367 49.0%
2012 30.47 1286th 2354 45.4%
2013 30.27 1311th 2426 46.0%
2015 43.93 1095th 1994 45.1%
2016 48.57 1033rd 2039 49.3%
2017 50.18 1025th 2021 49.3%
2018 55.31 900th 2017 55.4%
2019 50.85 958th 2133 55.1%
2022 48.49 966th 2123 54.5%
2023 52.17 821st 2348 65.0%
2024 40.99 1104th 2323 52.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.51 279th 366 23.8%
2022 43.00 302nd 515 41.4%
2023 25.56 544th 786 30.8%
2024 15.69 650th 804 19.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.51 419th 938 55.3%
2019 47.48 323rd 941 65.7%
2022 27.09 971st 1044 7.0%
2023 27.46 923rd 1323 30.2%
2024 23.04 1157th 1350 14.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.29 569th 1547 63.2%
2024 36.70 788th 1534 48.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.33 763rd 1862 59.0%
2019 43.85 1078th 1937 44.3%
2022 48.31 888th 1943 54.3%
2023 58.24 674th 2247 70.0%
2024 44.73 991st 2235 55.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.45 919th 1760 47.8%
2019 33.72 1196th 1833 34.8%
2022 46.31 905th 1858 51.3%
2023 49.43 847th 2118 60.0%
2024 37.95 1130th 2098 46.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.34 464th 1052 55.9%
2019 20.09 1022nd 1117 8.5%
2022 26.65 928th 1161 20.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.28 811th 1834 55.8%
2019 50.33 852nd 1880 54.7%
2022 45.85 914th 1916 52.3%
2023 51.68 770th 2207 65.1%
2024 41.43 1019th 2172 53.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.05 386th 581 33.6%
2019 43.87 374th 582 35.7%
2022 46.40 336th 581 42.2%
2023 57.68 342nd 731 53.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.77 280th 582 51.9%
2019 31.21 399th 592 32.6%
2022 50.69 208th 522 60.2%
2023 67.24 179th 720 75.1%
2024 33.96 450th 721 37.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.83 761st 1742 56.3%
2019 43.61 1027th 1814 43.4%
2022 54.19 739th 1861 60.3%
2023 57.01 658th 2142 69.3%
2024 46.41 928th 2125 56.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.56 10th 21 52.4%
2023 34.90 25th 35 28.6%
2024 44.07 23rd 35 34.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hayward High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.77 410th 1173 65.0%
2019 53.60 573rd 1222 53.1%
2022 38.89 735th 1204 39.0%
2023 71.98 283rd 1434 80.3%
2024 45.90 659th 1406 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hayward High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 617 237 91 109 7 n/a n/a 0 1061
1989 559 230 79 132 4 n/a n/a 0 1004
1990 500 217 78 141 3 n/a n/a 0 939
1991 629 283 125 359 6 n/a n/a 0 1402
1992 670 305 141 373 7 n/a n/a 0 1496
1993 671 354 138 416 8 n/a n/a 0 1587
1994 600 327 146 439 14 n/a n/a 0 1526
1995 628 403 163 543 20 n/a n/a 0 1757
1996 628 403 163 543 20 n/a n/a 0 1757
1997 616 440 166 576 23 n/a n/a 0 1821
1998 610 458 178 611 27 n/a n/a 0 1884
1999 634 460 209 631 30 n/a n/a 0 1964
2000 616 442 210 616 26 n/a n/a 0 1910
2001 605 440 207 686 18 n/a n/a 0 1956
2002 550 466 230 793 14 n/a n/a 0 2053
2003 550 466 230 793 14 n/a n/a 0 2053
2004 499 523 242 849 11 n/a n/a 5 2129
2005 446 530 240 880 19 n/a n/a 8 2123
2006 372 495 244 881 12 n/a n/a 7 2011
2007 338 456 240 835 13 n/a n/a 8 1890
2008 300 423 192 813 11 n/a n/a 0 1739
2009 247 434 139 847 11 52 24 0 1754
2010 224 437 136 825 13 52 7 0 1694
2011 213 384 140 849 17 65 3 0 1671
2012 191 358 144 867 14 66 0 0 1640
2013 159 341 151 919 14 70 11 0 1665
2014 142 325 163 911 8 66 23 0 1638
2015 138 299 157 965 6 61 18 0 1644
2016 132 259 156 946 3 55 29 0 1580
2017 118 238 167 973 4 46 30 0 1576
2018 121 229 156 1013 5 44 39 0 1607
2019 120 243 161 1020 5 36 52 0 1637
2020 96 225 160 1032 2 43 59 0 1617
2021 97 218 158 1113 2 43 65 0 1696
2022 80 200 147 1101 3 49 66 0 1646
2023 86 189 138 1168 6 51 72 2 1712
2024 74 195 137 1127 8 48 74 4 1667

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hayward High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1061 46.3 22.9 n/a
1989 1004 42.9 23.4 n/a
1990 939 43.3 21.6 n/a
1991 1402 61.6 22.7 n/a
1992 1496 62.6 23.8 17.2
1993 1587 58.2 27.3 27.1
1994 1526 61.4 24.9 29.3
1995 1757 63.0 27.9 27.5
1996 1757 63.0 27.9 27.5
1997 1821 72.8 25.0 28.6
1998 1884 70.8 26.6 24.4
1999 1964 75.8 25.9 27.6
2000 1910 82.2 23.2 25.8
2001 1956 83.5 23.4 25.6
2002 2053 86.5 23.7 23.6
2003 2053 86.5 23.7 23.6
2004 2129 96.4 22.1 29.6
2005 2123 94.0 22.6 30.6
2006 2011 87.6 23.0 0
2007 1890 84.8 22.3 34.3
2008 1739 88.0 19.8 n/a
2009 1754 82.0 19.0 44
2010 1694 76.8 22.0 56.2
2011 1671 n/a n/a 55.6
2012 1640 69.3 23.6 n/a
2013 1665 61.0 27.2 66.1
2014 1638 71.6 22.8 66.1
2015 1644 75.0 21.9 74.1
2016 1580 72.0 21.9 75.2
2017 1576 74.1 21.2 65.7
2018 1607 71.6 22.4 71
2019 1637 72.0 22.7 68.7
2020 1617 n/a n/a 68
2021 1696 74.6 22.7 55.7
2022 1646 80.7 20.3 47.1
2023 1712 81.8 20.9 62.6
2024 1667 83.1 20.0 70.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hayward High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1061 46.3 22.9 n/a
1989 1004 42.9 23.4 n/a
1990 939 43.3 21.6 n/a
1991 1402 61.6 22.7 n/a
1992 1496 62.6 23.8 17.2
1993 1587 58.2 27.3 27.1
1994 1526 61.4 24.9 29.3
1995 1757 63.0 27.9 27.5
1996 1757 63.0 27.9 27.5
1997 1821 72.8 25.0 28.6
1998 1884 70.8 26.6 24.4
1999 1964 75.8 25.9 27.6
2000 1910 82.2 23.2 25.8
2001 1956 83.5 23.4 25.6
2002 2053 86.5 23.7 23.6
2003 2053 86.5 23.7 23.6
2004 2129 96.4 22.1 29.6
2005 2123 94.0 22.6 30.6
2006 2011 87.6 23.0 0
2007 1890 84.8 22.3 34.3
2008 1739 88.0 19.8 n/a
2009 1754 82.0 19.0 44
2010 1694 76.8 22.0 56.2
2011 1671 n/a n/a 55.6
2012 1640 69.3 23.6 n/a
2013 1665 61.0 27.2 66.1
2014 1638 71.6 22.8 66.1
2015 1644 75.0 21.9 74.1
2016 1580 72.0 21.9 75.2
2017 1576 74.1 21.2 65.7
2018 1607 71.6 22.4 71
2019 1637 72.0 22.7 68.7
2020 1617 n/a n/a 68
2021 1696 74.6 22.7 55.7
2022 1646 80.7 20.3 47.1
2023 1712 81.8 20.9 62.6
2024 1667 83.1 20.0 70.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hayward High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 958th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 821st of 2348 High schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hayward High)50.656.4
 5.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hayward Unified)4646.8
 0.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hayward High)18.322.6
 4.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Unified)17.616.6
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Hayward High)18.324.2
 5.9%
   11th Grade Science (Hayward Unified)14.818.9
 4.2%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Hayward High)27.315.8
 11.5%
   12th Grade Science (Hayward Unified)10.38.7
 1.7%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16371712
 4.6%
African American243189
 22.2%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian161138
 14.3%
Hispanic10201168
 14.5%
Pacific Islander3651
 41.7%
White12086
 28.3%
Two or More Races5272
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.7%62.6%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hayward High

Hayward High ranks 1104th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hayward High are 68% Hispanic, 12% African American, 8% Asian, 4% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

Hayward High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burbank Elementary
Elementary : Cherryland Elementary
Elementary : East Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Fairview Elementary
Elementary : Harder Elementary
Elementary : Stonebrae Elementary
Middle : Bret Harte Middle
Middle : Winton Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,667 students attended Hayward High.


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