- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hayward, CA
Hayward High
Federal NCES profile for Hayward High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061674002116
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayward High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayward High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward High ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
NCES ID 061674002116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Hayward High held near 1,667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.9 → 83.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 061674002116 · Hayward, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,580 enr · 19.5:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Eden High (1,865 students)
Hayward High held near 1,667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.9 → 83.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hayward High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Eden High
Mt. Eden High
1,865 students
- This school
Hayward High
1,580 students
- Tennyson High
Tennyson High
1,511 students
- Cherryland Ele
Cherryland Elementary
855 students
- Burbank Elemen
Burbank Elementary
800 students
- Harder Element 671
Harder Elementary
671 students
What this shows Hayward High reports 1,580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayward High compares
Hayward High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,580 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,580
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors5.4 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
African American 12.1%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 4.7%
White 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Hayward High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Hayward High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Eden High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tennyson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherryland Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burbank Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harder Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayward High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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
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
Brenkwitz High
Alternative education program
76 students 4.8:1 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 (~1,580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hayward High
How many students attend Hayward High?
Hayward High has 1,580 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,712 (2022-23) → 1,667 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayward High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayward High is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher 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 Hayward High?
54.7% of students at Hayward High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayward High?
The largest demographic group at Hayward High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayward High?
Hayward High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayward High rank among high schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward High ranks #5 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 Hayward High, Hayward Unified also operates Mt. Eden High (1,865 students), Tennyson High (1,511 students), and Cherryland Elementary (855 students). See the Hayward Unified district page for the complete list.