For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,667 students in 94540, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in 94540, CA is Hayward High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 94540 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 94540, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 94540 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hayward High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94540, CA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayward High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1633 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,667 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
94540, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Highland (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2021 Highland Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 94540, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 94540, CA include Hayward High School.
How many public high schools are located in 94540?
1 public high schools are located in 94540.
What is the racial composition of students in 94540?
94540 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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