Tennyson High
Hayward, CA · Hayward Unified
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
1,254th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
27035 Whitman Rd., Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3190NCES ID 061674002135Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Tennyson High 1,254th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2015 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 372 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,558 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.8% | 77.5% | ▲ 18.7 pts | |
| Asian | 17.0% | 11.0% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 11.3% | 5.1% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 6.7% | 3.5% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| White | 5.1% | 1.4% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $832K in zip 94544 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Tennyson High
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What school district is Tennyson High in?
Tennyson High is part of the Hayward Unified district in Hayward, California.
Is Tennyson High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tennyson High 1,254th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Tennyson High?
Hispanic 78%, Asian 11%, Black 5%, Pacific Islander 4% (1,558 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tennyson High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94544 is $832K 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.