- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hayward, CA
Mt. Eden High
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Eden High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061674002124
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Eden High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Eden High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Eden High ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
NCES ID 061674002124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Mt. Eden High held near 1,892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.9 → 91.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 061674002124 · Hayward, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,865 enr · 20.5:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayward High (1,580 students)
Mt. Eden High held near 1,892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.9 → 91.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mt. Eden High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Harder Element 671
Harder Elementary
671 students
What this shows Mt. Eden High reports 1,865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Eden High compares
Mt. Eden 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,865 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,865
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.3%
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
Counselors6.2 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.4%
Asian 21.6%
African American 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
Two or More 3.7%
White 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Mt. Eden High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Mt. Eden High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward 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 Mt. Eden 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.
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
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 (~1,865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Eden High
How many students attend Mt. Eden High?
Mt. Eden High has 1,865 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,947 (2022-23) → 1,892 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Eden High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Eden High is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Mt. Eden High?
53.0% of students at Mt. Eden High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Eden High?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Eden High is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Eden High?
Mt. Eden High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Mt. Eden High rank among high schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Eden High ranks #6 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 Mt. Eden High, Hayward Unified also operates Hayward High (1,580 students), Tennyson High (1,511 students), and Cherryland Elementary (855 students). See the Hayward Unified district page for the complete list.