Top 10 Best Hayward Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 6,151 students in Hayward, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hayward, CA are Alameda County Community, Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori and Mt. Eden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayward, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Hayward have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Hayward, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hayward High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hayward, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alameda County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4590
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22100 Princeton St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 370-3334
Grades: 1-12
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Eden High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2300 Panama St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,941 students
Rank: #44.
Core Learning At Conley-caraballo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
541 Blanche St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Hayward High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1633 E. Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Grades: 9-12
| 1,646 students
Rank: #66.
Tennyson High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27035 Whitman Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,469 students
Rank: #77.
Royal Sunset (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20450 Royal Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Rank: #88.
Brenkwitz High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22100 Princeton St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
541 Blanche St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eden Area Rop
Vocational School
26316 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 293-2900
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4590
Grades: 10-12
| 186 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hayward, California

Hayward, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
M
Hayward, CA 94543
(671) 366-3880
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Highland (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2021 Highland Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
2560 Darwin St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Grades: 7-12
| 708 students
24823 Soto Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8575
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574
Grades: K-6
| 205 students
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8522
Grades: K-3
| 390 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Hayward, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hayward, CA include Alameda County Community, Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori and Mt. Eden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hayward, CA?
11 public high schools are located in Hayward, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayward, CA?
Hayward, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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