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Hayward Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 17,884 students in Hayward Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hayward Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
30 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
17,884 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
853 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Hayward Unified School District, which is ranked #1361 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1372 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
38 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,619 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,888 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
56%
# Black Students
1,291 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
609 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
3%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
568 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
866 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,540
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,336
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,447
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,420
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,453
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,414
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,449
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,268
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,308
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,221
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,328
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,270
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,430
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,844 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,192 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$373 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$397 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,844
$19,974
Spending / Student
$22,192
$18,396
Best Hayward Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26601 Calaroga Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3905
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Stonebrae Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28761 Hayward Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3910
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3910
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Eden High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Panama St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,892 students
Rank: #44.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26890 Holly Hill Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3120
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3120
Grades: 7-8
| 703 students
Rank: #55.
East Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2424 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
Hayward High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1633 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Grades: 9-12
| 1,667 students
Rank: #77.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 B St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3805
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3805
Grades: K-6
| 786 students
Rank: #88.
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27790 Portsmouth Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3855
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3855
Grades: K-6
| 365 students
Rank: #99.
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Depot Rd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3130
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3130
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Schafer Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26268 Flamingo Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3895
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3895
Grades: K-6
| 623 students
Rank: #1111.
Palma Ceia Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27679 Melbourne Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #1212.
Eldridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26825 Eldridge Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3825
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3825
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
Rank: #1313.
Eden Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2184 Thayer Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3820
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3820
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #1414.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23515 Maud Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3830
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3830
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Rank: #1515.
Treeview Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30565 Treeview St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3925
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3925
Grades: K-6
| 453 students
Rank: #1616.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1047 E St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
Grades: 7-8
| 493 students
Rank: #1717.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27000 Tyrrell Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3935
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3935
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #1818.
Ruus Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28027 Dickens Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3885
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3885
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #1919.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Larchmont St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3875
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3875
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #2020.
Longwood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 Longwood Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3850
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3850
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #2121.
Cherryland Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
456 Laurel Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3810
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3810
Grades: K-6
| 863 students
Rank: #2222.
Harder Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
585 Willow Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3840
Grades: K-6
| 666 students
Rank: #2323.
Strobridge Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21400 Bedford Dr.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3915
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3915
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Rank: #2424.
Winton Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
119 Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3140
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3140
Grades: 7-8
| 531 students
Rank: #2525.
Tennyson High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27035 Whitman Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3190
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #2626.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27845 Whitman Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3110
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3110
Grades: 7-8
| 455 students
Rank: #2727.
Brenkwitz High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22100 Princeton St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3160
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #2828.
Glassbrook Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
975 Schafer Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3835
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3835
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #2929.
Faith Ringgold School Of Arts And Science
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 889-7399
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 889-7399
Grades: K-8
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
24411 Amador St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 784-2611
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 784-2611
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hayward Unified School District?
Hayward Unified School District manages 30 public schools serving 17,884 students.
What is the rank of Hayward Unified School District?
Hayward Unified School District is ranked #1361 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hayward Unified School District?
67% of Hayward Unified School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hayward Unified School District?
Hayward Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hayward Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,192 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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