Hayward High
Hayward, CA · Hayward Unified · Grades 9-12
773rd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 49%▲ Improving
Hayward High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hayward High 773rd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 49% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2015 to 49th in 2025 — improving.
Hayward High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 381 students tested
Hayward High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,667 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.6% | 67.6% | ▲ 12.0 pts | |
| Black | 19.8% | 11.7% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Asian | 10.0% | 8.2% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 8.7% | 4.4% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 4.4% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.0% | 2.9% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Hayward High
Typical home value $783K in zip 94541 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Hayward High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Brenkwitz HighHayward Unified · 1.6 mi away1,482nd of 1,528
ELA 4% · Math 2% - –Alameda County CommunityAlameda County Office of Education · 1.8 mi away
- –Opportunity AcademyAlameda County Office of Education · 1.8 mi away · charter
- 2Tennyson HighHayward Unified · 2.1 mi away1,254th of 1,528
ELA 22% · Math 7% - 9Castro Valley HighCastro Valley Unified · 2.3 mi away259th of 1,528
ELA 68% · Math 49% - –Royal Sunset (Continuation)San Lorenzo Unified · 2.5 mi away
- 3San Lorenzo HighSan Lorenzo Unified · 3 mi away1,196th of 1,528
ELA 30% · Math 10% - 2Redwood Continuation HighCastro Valley Unified · 3 mi away1,367th of 1,528
ELA 9% · Math 6%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hayward High in?
Hayward High is part of the Hayward Unified district in Hayward, California.
Is Hayward High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hayward High 773rd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hayward High?
Hispanic 68%, Black 12%, Asian 8%, White 4% (1,667 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hayward High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94541 is $783K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.