- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hayward, CA
Brenkwitz High
Federal NCES profile for Brenkwitz High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061674002123
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brenkwitz High earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for California
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brenkwitz High has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brenkwitz High ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
NCES ID 061674002123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Brenkwitz High shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-26.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 061674002123 · Hayward, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 4.8:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Eden High (1,865 students)
Brenkwitz High shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-26.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Brenkwitz High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Eden High
Mt. Eden High
1,865 students
- Hayward High
Hayward High
1,580 students
- Tennyson High
Tennyson High
1,511 students
- Cherryland Ele
Cherryland Elementary
855 students
- Burbank Elemen
Burbank Elementary
800 students
- This school 76
Brenkwitz High
76 students
What this shows Brenkwitz High reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brenkwitz High compares
Brenkwitz High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.8:1 | ▼ 78% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,658
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 37 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
African American 10.7%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.0%
White 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Brenkwitz High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hayward Unified reports $19,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brenkwitz High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Eden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayward High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennyson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherryland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burbank Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brenkwitz High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Hayward
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mt. Eden High
Standard public school
1,865 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Hayward High
Standard public school
1,580 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Tennyson High
Standard public school
1,511 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Standard public school
573 students 33.7:1 students per teacher
Opportunity Academy
Alternative education program
175 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Core Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High
Alternative education program
140 students 20:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~76 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brenkwitz High
How many students attend Brenkwitz High?
Brenkwitz High has 76 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brenkwitz High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brenkwitz High is 4.8:1, which is 78% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brenkwitz High?
76.0% of students at Brenkwitz High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brenkwitz High?
The largest demographic group at Brenkwitz High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brenkwitz High?
Brenkwitz High has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brenkwitz High rank among high schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Brenkwitz High ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Hayward, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hayward on the city page.
What other schools are in Hayward Unified?
Besides Brenkwitz High, Hayward Unified also operates Mt. Eden High (1,865 students), Hayward High (1,580 students), and Tennyson High (1,511 students). See the Hayward Unified district page for the complete list.