Best high schools in Hayward (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Hayward, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 145Leadership Public Schools - HaywardHayward · Charter High42% Math proficiency · 573 students
- 242Impact Academy of Arts & TechnologyHayward · Charter High28% Math proficiency · 716 students
- 334Mt. Eden HighHayward · Public High26% Math proficiency · 1,865 students
- 428Hayward HighHayward · Public High19% Math proficiency · 1,580 students
- 518Tennyson HighHayward · Public High11% Math proficiency · 1,511 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership Public Schools - Hayward Hayward · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 45.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 573 |
| 2 | Impact Academy of Arts & Technology Hayward · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 42.0 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 716 |
| 3 | Mt. Eden High Hayward · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.5 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,865 |
| 4 | Hayward High Hayward · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 1,580 |
| 5 | Tennyson High Hayward · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.9 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 1,511 |
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward in Hayward leads the 2025 list of high schools in Hayward with a Success Index (US) of 45.0. Of the 5 schools shown, 3 are public, 2 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider California high schools rankings, every school on the Hayward page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Hayward?
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward in Hayward, California ranks first among high schools in Hayward with a Success Index (US) of 45.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 573).
How are high schools in Hayward ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.