Royal Sunset High School is a continuation high school in Hayward, California, United States, and is part of the San Lorenzo Unified School District.
Serving 118 students in grades 7-12, Royal Sunset (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Royal Sunset (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Royal Sunset (Continuation School)'s student population of 118 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Royal Sunset (Continuation School) 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Royal Sunset (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Royal Sunset (Continuation School) is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Royal Sunset (Continuation School)?
118 students attend Royal Sunset (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Royal Sunset (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Sunset (Continuation School)?
Royal Sunset (Continuation School) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Royal Sunset (Continuation School) offer ?
Royal Sunset (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Royal Sunset (Continuation School) part of?
Royal Sunset (Continuation School) is part of San Lorenzo Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Royal Sunset (Continuation School) located?
Royal Sunset (Continuation School) is located in the Hayward Acres neighborhood of Hayward, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Hayward Acres.
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