Item: Hayward Unified School District
Rating: 3
Author: �鶹������ý

Home > California > Alameda County

Hayward Unified School District

24411 Amador St.
Hayward, CA 94544-1301

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (510) 784-2600

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hayward Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category

Attribute

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,249 students in Hayward Unified School District. This district's average high is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in California.

Public High Schools in Hayward Unified School District have an score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).

Public High School in Hayward Unified School District have a of 74%, which is less than 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (CA)

# Schools

30 Schools

2,813 Schools

# Students

17,884 Students

2,140,317 Students

# Teachers

853 Teachers

100,767 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Hayward Unified School District	California
9	1,221	227
10	1,328	232
11	1,270	228
12	1,430	240

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

Hayward Unified School District, which is ranked #1387 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 79% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (CA)

#1380 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Hayward Unified School District
2023	#1380
2022	#1372
2019	#1392
2018	#682
2017	#724
2016	#725
2015	#717
2014	#568
2013	#839
2012	#896
2011	#883

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

19%

34%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	19%	34%
2022	18%	33%
2019	25%	40%
2018	26%	39%
2017	24%	38%
2016	22%	37%
2015	21%	34%
2014	47%	63%
2013	44%	59%
2012	43%	59%
2011	43%	58%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

34%

47%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2022	34%	47%
2019	37%	51%
2018	26%	50%
2017	37%	48%
2016	35%	48%
2015	32%	44%
2014	47%	58%
2013	42%	57%
2012	44%	58%
2011	43%	56%
2010	40%	54%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

18%

29%

74%

87%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	74%	87%
2022	80%	87%
2021	77%	84%
2020	82%	85%
2019	81%	84%
2018	79%	84%
2017	79%	83%
2016	81%	83%
2015	82%	89%
2014	80%	88%
2013	77%	87%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.53

0.63

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	0.55	0.64
2022	0.55	0.63
2021	0.56	0.62
2020	0.56	0.63
2019	0.56	0.63
2018	0.56	0.64
2017	0.56	0.64
2016	0.57	0.64
2015	0.56	0.64
2014	0.59	0.65
2013	0.60	0.65
2012	0.61	0.65
2011	0.62	0.67
2010	0.64	0.67
2009	0.66	0.71
2008	0.64	0.65
2007	0.65	0.67
2006	0.66	0.66
2005	0.67	0.67
2004	0.68	0.67
2003	0.69	0.67
2002	0.70	0.67
2001	0.71	0.67
2000	0.72	0.67
1999	0.73	0.67
1998	0.74	0.67
1997	0.74	0.67
1996	0.74	0.67
1995	0.74	0.67
1994	0.74	0.67
1993	0.74	0.67
1992	0.73	0.67
1991	0.72	0.67

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2013)
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2013	1%	1%
2012	1%	1%
2010	1%	1%
2009	1%	1%
2007	1%	2%
2006	1%	1%
2005	2%	2%
2004	2%	2%
2003	1%	2%
2002	2%	2%
2001	1%	2%
2000	1%	1%
1999	1%	1%
1998	1%	1%
1997	1%	1%
1996	1%	1%
1995	1%	1%
1994	1%	1%
1993	1%	1%
1992	1%	1%
1991	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

15%

11%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	15%	12%
2022	15%	12%
2021	15%	12%
2020	16%	12%
2019	16%	12%
2018	15%	11%
2017	15%	11%
2016	15%	11%
2015	16%	11%
2014	15%	11%
2013	15%	11%
2012	15%	11%
2011	16%	11%
2010	15%	11%
2009	15%	11%
2008	20%	12%
2007	21%	12%
2006	21%	12%
2005	22%	12%
2004	21%	12%
2003	21%	11%
2002	21%	11%
2001	21%	11%
2000	21%	11%
1999	20%	11%
1998	20%	11%
1997	19%	11%
1996	18%	11%
1995	18%	11%
1994	18%	11%
1993	17%	11%
1992	17%	11%
1991	16%	11%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

67%

56%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	65%	55%
2022	65%	56%
2021	64%	56%
2020	64%	55%
2019	64%	55%
2018	64%	54%
2017	64%	54%
2016	63%	54%
2015	62%	54%
2014	62%	53%
2013	60%	53%
2012	59%	52%
2011	58%	51%
2010	56%	50%
2009	54%	49%
2008	55%	50%
2007	53%	49%
2006	52%	48%
2005	49%	47%
2004	48%	46%
2003	47%	45%
2002	46%	44%
2001	44%	43%
2000	41%	42%
1999	40%	41%
1998	38%	40%
1997	36%	40%
1996	35%	39%
1995	34%	38%
1994	33%	37%
1993	32%	36%
1992	31%	35%
1991	30%	34%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	8%	5%
2022	8%	5%
2021	9%	5%
2020	9%	5%
2019	9%	5%
2018	10%	6%
2017	10%	6%
2016	11%	6%
2015	12%	6%
2014	12%	6%
2013	12%	6%
2012	14%	6%
2011	14%	7%
2010	15%	7%
2009	15%	7%
2008	15%	8%
2007	16%	8%
2006	16%	8%
2005	15%	8%
2004	16%	8%
2003	16%	8%
2002	15%	8%
2001	16%	8%
2000	17%	9%
1999	18%	9%
1998	19%	9%
1997	20%	9%
1996	20%	9%
1995	20%	9%
1994	18%	9%
1993	17%	9%
1992	16%	9%
1991	15%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

22%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	5%	21%
2022	5%	21%
2021	5%	22%
2020	5%	23%
2019	5%	23%
2018	6%	24%
2017	6%	24%
2016	6%	24%
2015	5%	24%
2014	6%	25%
2013	6%	25%
2012	8%	26%
2011	8%	27%
2010	9%	27%
2009	8%	28%
2008	10%	29%
2007	9%	29%
2006	10%	31%
2005	12%	31%
2004	13%	32%
2003	15%	34%
2002	16%	35%
2001	18%	36%
2000	20%	37%
1999	21%	38%
1998	22%	39%
1997	24%	39%
1996	26%	40%
1995	27%	41%
1994	30%	42%
1993	33%	43%
1992	35%	44%
1991	38%	45%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

View Data

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2015)
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2015	3%	1%
2014	3%	1%
2013	4%	1%
2012	3%	1%
2011	4%	1%
2010	4%	1%
2009	4%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	4%	6%
2022	4%	5%
2021	4%	5%
2020	3%	4%
2019	3%	4%
2018	2%	4%
2017	2%	4%
2016	2%	4%
2015	2%	3%
2014	2%	3%
2013	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,844 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $22,192 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (CA)

Total Revenue

$373 MM

$116,387 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	$373 MM	$8 MM
2022	$344 MM	$7 MM
2021	$373 MM	$8 MM
2020	$344 MM	$7 MM
2019	$331 MM	$7 MM
2018	$318 MM	$29 MM
2017	$322 MM	$26 MM
2016	$306 MM	$24 MM
2015	$217 MM	$17 MM
2014	$230 MM	$21 MM
2012	$216 MM	$19 MM
2011	$215 MM	$19 MM
2010	$217 MM	$17 MM
2009	$231 MM	$19 MM
2008	$227 MM	$19 MM
2007	$215 MM	$19 MM
2006	$203 MM	$17 MM
2005	$198 MM	$16 MM
2004	$200 MM	$16 MM
2003	$189 MM	$16 MM
2002	$191 MM	$15 MM
2001	$184 MM	$15 MM
2000	$165 MM	$13 MM
1999	$148 MM	$12 MM
1998	$161 MM	$11 MM
1997	$156 MM	$10 MM
1996	$111 MM	$9 MM
1995	$104 MM	$8 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$397 MM

$107,188 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	$397 MM	$7 MM
2022	$419 MM	$7 MM
2021	$397 MM	$7 MM
2020	$419 MM	$7 MM
2019	$416 MM	$7 MM
2018	$344 MM	$29 MM
2017	$343 MM	$24 MM
2016	$290 MM	$23 MM
2015	$230 MM	$18 MM
2014	$237 MM	$21 MM
2012	$286 MM	$19 MM
2011	$277 MM	$19 MM
2010	$230 MM	$18 MM
2009	$237 MM	$18 MM
2008	$226 MM	$19 MM
2007	$204 MM	$18 MM
2006	$194 MM	$17 MM
2005	$189 MM	$16 MM
2004	$185 MM	$17 MM
2003	$193 MM	$15 MM
2002	$196 MM	$16 MM
2001	$187 MM	$14 MM
2000	$174 MM	$13 MM
1999	$152 MM	$11 MM
1998	$174 MM	$11 MM
1997	$121 MM	$10 MM
1996	$105 MM	$8 MM
1995	$108 MM	$8 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$20,844

$19,974

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	$20,840	$15,607
2022	$17,436	$14,213
2021	$19,650	$15,669
2020	$17,436	$14,213
2019	$16,698	$14,063
2018	$14,049	$16,033
2017	$14,457	$16,692
2016	$13,743	$15,604
2015	$9,911	$10,238
2014	$10,346	$11,786
2012	$9,966	$11,929
2011	$9,881	$11,681
2010	$9,941	$10,238
2009	$10,463	$11,099
2008	$10,488	$11,762
2007	$9,874	$11,879
2006	$9,142	$10,859
2005	$8,454	$10,445
2004	$8,327	$10,566
2003	$7,841	$10,456
2002	$7,893	$9,803
2001	$7,593	$10,568
2000	$6,924	$8,943
1999	$6,409	$8,203
1998	$7,230	$7,395
1997	$7,188	$6,922
1995	$5,240	$5,953
1992	$4,553	$5,430

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$22,192

$18,395

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Hayward Unified School District	California
2023	$22,188	$13,914
2022	$21,271	$13,602
2021	$20,922	$13,970
2020	$21,271	$13,602
2019	$20,974	$13,522
2018	$15,169	$16,124
2017	$15,405	$15,588
2016	$13,047	$14,779
2015	$10,502	$10,739
2014	$10,622	$11,804
2012	$13,227	$12,155
2011	$12,761	$11,509
2010	$10,534	$10,739
2009	$10,725	$10,975
2008	$10,469	$11,678
2007	$9,363	$11,317
2006	$8,734	$10,926
2005	$8,086	$10,789
2004	$7,701	$11,073
2003	$8,037	$10,210
2002	$8,095	$10,600
2001	$7,710	$10,007
2000	$7,330	$9,131
1999	$6,585	$7,911
1998	$7,827	$7,592
1997	$5,586	$6,759
1995	$5,401	$6,033
1992	$4,765	$5,588

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Hayward Unified School District Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mt. Eden High School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

2300 Panama St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3180

Gr: 9-12 | 1,892 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Hayward High School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

1633 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170

Gr: 9-12 | 1,667 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #33.

Tennyson High School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

27035 Whitman Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3190

Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Brenkwitz High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

22100 Princeton St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3160

Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

�鶹��ý Articles

January 31, 2026

Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today

An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.

January 31, 2026

The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today

Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.

January 30, 2026

Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026

Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 30 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 17,884 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
: 74% (Top 50% in CA)
: Bottom 50%
: 19% (Btm 50%)
: 34% (Btm 50%)
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education