Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hayward Collegiate Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayward Collegiate Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hayward Collegiate Charter's student population of 231 students has grown by 99% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Hayward Collegiate Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayward Collegiate Charter is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2139 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayward Collegiate Charter's ranking?
Hayward Collegiate Charter is ranked #2139 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hayward Collegiate Charter?
231 students attend Hayward Collegiate Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hayward Collegiate Charter students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayward Collegiate Charter?
Hayward Collegiate Charter has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hayward Collegiate Charter offer ?
Hayward Collegiate Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hayward Collegiate Charter part of?
Hayward Collegiate Charter is part of Hayward Collegiate Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Hayward Collegiate Charter located?
Hayward Collegiate Charter is located in the Harder Tennyson neighborhood of Hollister, CA.
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