School Profile · Hayward
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward posts 46% meeting the standard against 36% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
28000 Calaroga Avenue, 94545 (opens in new tab)·Hayward Unified·Hayward·Grades 9-12·573 students·52% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(510) 300-1340·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
54
🌱 Building Momentum · Solid
ranked #582 statewide · #1 of 7 in Hayward Unified
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward scores 54 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 73rd percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “46% proficient” and call it done. Leadership Public Schools - Hayward deserves a closer read. The school sits in Hayward, where more than half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 58.1% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, Leadership Public Schools - Hayward enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
58.1%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward's most underrated number
58.1% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward low-income: 58.1%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
22.7%
State 15.8%
6.9pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
45.7%
State 35.7%
10.0pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
7.8%
State 30.2%
22.4pp below state avg
Suspension rate
2.6%
State 3.6%
1.0pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
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This school
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 26
Mt. Eden High
Hayward Unified · 0.2 mi
Developing
45/100
Tennyson High
Hayward Unified · 1.7 mi
Needs Support
24/100
Opportunity Academy
Alameda County Office of Education · 2.4 mi
Needs Support
10/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 48
Tom Kitayama Elementary
New Haven Unified · 2.6 mi
Solid
56/100
Alvarado Elementary
New Haven Unified · 2.1 mi
Developing
45/100
Southgate Elementary
Hayward Unified · 1.1 mi
Developing
44/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic66.7%
White3.1%
Asian7.7%
Black4.2%
Other18.3%
GenderFemale 48.5%Male 51.3%Non-binary 0.2%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 52.4% (11pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
573
877 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
5 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,824
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$82,468 – $137,376
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Leadership Public Schools - Hayward in Hayward, 58.1% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Leadership Public Schools - Hayward outperforms its district average for low-income students by 28.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (25.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (50.5% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 64.5 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 93 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−64.5pp
0.0% vs 64.5% overall · n=17
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−35.5pp
0.0% vs 35.5% overall · n=17
Math · English Learner−15.2pp
11.8% vs 27.0% overall · n=17
Math Exceeded · English Learner−4.0pp
5.9% vs 9.9% overall · n=17
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income93 tested
ELA 58.1%·Math 25.8%· +28.7pp vs district
Hispanic93 tested
ELA 50.5%·Math 18.3%· +23.9pp vs district
Filipino18 tested
ELA 94.4%·Math 27.8%· +31.1pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$114K
$29K above CA median
Median Home Value
$879K
$220K above CA median
Bachelor's+
37%
2pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
6.5 years avg experience
24 teachers · 13% first-year · 21% second-year
Teacher Credentials
69% fully credentialed
6.1% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
18 AP courses
88 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
22.7%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 57th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
45.7%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 57th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
7.8%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 68th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
2.6%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 55th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 152 | 36% | 29% | 18% | 17% | 64% | +17 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 152 | 10% | 17% | 24% | 49% | 27% | +4 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 154 | 3% | 27% | 62% | 8% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 93 | 58.1% | +29 | +20 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 93 | 50.5% | +24 | +12 |
| Filipino | 18 | 94.4% | +31 | +22 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership Public Schools - Hayward ← | — | 54 | 22.7% | 45.7% | — | 2.6% |
| Mt. Eden High | 0.2 mi | 45 | 13.8% | 40.8% | — | 4.7% |
| Tennyson High | 1.7 mi | 24 | 4.0% | 14.7% | — | 11.5% |
| Opportunity Academy | 2.4 mi | 10 | 0.0% | 6.5% | — | 1.5% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #627 → #1223 → #606 → #813 → #582
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Leadership Public Schools - Hayward a good high school?
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward has a Scope Score of 54 out of 100, placing it in the 73rd percentile of California high schools and ranked #582 statewide. 22.7% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 6.9 percentage points above the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Leadership Public Schools - Hayward's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 45.7% of students at Leadership Public Schools - Hayward met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 22.7% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 23.0% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 22.7% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 304 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Leadership Public Schools - Hayward rank in California?
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward ranks #582 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 73rd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Leadership Public Schools - Hayward?
7.8% of students at Leadership Public Schools - Hayward are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 2.6%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Leadership Public Schools - Hayward compare to other schools in Hayward?
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward scores 54/100 (73rd percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 573 students. Use the schools in Hayward page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Leadership Public Schools - Hayward serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Leadership Public Schools - Hayward in Hayward, 58.1% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Leadership Public Schools - Hayward outperforms its district average for low-income students by 28.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (25.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (50.5% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 64.5 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 93 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.