Serving 1,941 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Eden High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 26%
- Reading Proficiency: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Eden High School's student population of 1,941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt. Eden High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mt. Eden High School often compared to?
Mt. Eden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leadership Public Schools - Hayward by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Eden High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Eden High School is 87%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mt. Eden High School?
1,941 students attend Mt. Eden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mt. Eden High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Eden High School?
Mt. Eden High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Eden High School offer ?
Mt. Eden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt. Eden High School part of?
Mt. Eden High School is part of Hayward Unified School District.
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