Hayward Unified
Hayward Unified has 23 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 29.0/100 — 14.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Mt. Eden High at 50/100, where 13.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,824 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 27.5/100 | 19 | 9.6% | 25.9% |
| High | Developing 36.4/100 | 4 | 8.0% | 38.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Hayward Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Hayward Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 36.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 38.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 28.1%, 10.0pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Mt. Eden High leads the district at 50 with 13.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Hayward Unified
Hidden gems: 8 schools in Hayward Unified are classified as On the Rise (7) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Hayward Unified spends $15,824 per student in current expenditures — $1,010 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (19)
Hayward Unified has 19 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.5 — 16.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.5pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Southgate Elementary with a Scope Score of 44 and 21.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southgate Elementary Hayward Unified Growth Engine | 21.9% | Developing 44/100 |
| 2 | Stonebrae Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 17.5% | Developing 39/100 |
| 3 | Palma Ceia Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 14.8% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Schafer Park Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 14.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 5 | Eden Gardens Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 10.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 6 | Ruus Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 8.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 7 | Tyrrell Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 7.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 8 | Lorin A. Eden Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 13.7% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 9 | Burbank Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 10 | Park Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 7.8% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 11 | East Avenue Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 12.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 12 | Longwood Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 4.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 13 | Eldridge Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 10.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 14 | Cherryland Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 4.6% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 15 | Glassbrook Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 2.3% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 16 | Harder Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 2.7% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 17 | Fairview Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 5.3% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 18 | Treeview Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 16/100 |
| 19 | Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science Hayward Unified On the Rise | 7.3% | Needs Support 12/100 |
High Schools (4)
Hayward Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.4 — 11.0 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Mt. Eden High with a Scope Score of 50 and 13.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt. Eden High Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 50/100 |
| 2 | Hayward High Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | Tennyson High Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 4.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 4 | Brenkwitz High Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hayward Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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