- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hayward, CA
Tennyson High
Federal NCES profile for Tennyson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061674002135
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tennyson High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tennyson High has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tennyson High ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
NCES ID 061674002135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Tennyson High held near 1,558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.1 → 88.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 061674002135 · Hayward, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,511 enr · 17.8:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Eden High (1,865 students)
Tennyson High held near 1,558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.1 → 88.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tennyson 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
- This school
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 Tennyson High reports 1,511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tennyson High compares
Tennyson 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,511 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,511
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.8%
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
Counselors5.2 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.0%
Asian 11.2%
African American 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Tennyson High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Tennyson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Eden High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayward High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherryland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burbank Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harder Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tennyson 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
- 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
Hayward High
Standard public school
1,580 students 19.5:1 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 (~1,511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tennyson High
How many students attend Tennyson High?
Tennyson High has 1,511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,551 (2022-23) → 1,558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennyson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennyson High is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Tennyson High?
60.4% of students at Tennyson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennyson High?
The largest demographic group at Tennyson High is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennyson High?
Tennyson High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Tennyson High rank among high schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Tennyson High ranks #4 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 Tennyson High, Hayward Unified also operates Mt. Eden High (1,865 students), Hayward High (1,580 students), and Cherryland Elementary (855 students). See the Hayward Unified district page for the complete list.