For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 6,334 students in Hayward, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hayward, CA are Mt. Eden High School, Hayward High School and Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori. 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 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hayward have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Hayward, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori, with ≥90% 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 Public High Schools in Hayward, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Eden High School
(Math: 20% | 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: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,667 students
Rank: #33.
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Grades: 1-12
| 617 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Alameda County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 West Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4590
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4590
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Royal Sunset (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20450 Royal Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Core Learning Academy At Conley-caraballo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
541 Blanche St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Academy At Conley-caraballo High School
Alternative School
541 Blanche St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 471-5126
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eden Area Rop
Vocational School
26316 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 293-2900
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 293-2900
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
313 West Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-7602
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-7602
Grades: 10-12
| 157 students
Hayward, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alameda County Opportunity High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Highland (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2021 Highland Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
2560 Darwin St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 300-1560
Grades: 7-12
| 708 students
24823 Soto Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8575
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8575
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 293-8574
Grades: K-6
| 205 students
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-8522
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 Mt. Eden High School, Hayward High School and Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori.
How many public high schools are located in Hayward?
11 public high schools are located in Hayward.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayward?
Hayward 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).
Which public high schools in Hayward are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hayward include: Tennyson High School vs. Mt. Eden High School, Mt. Eden High School vs. Tennyson High School
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