CaliforniaSchoolsTennyson High

Tennyson High

PublicRegularGrades 912
Hayward, California · Hayward Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,511
Student:Teacher18.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,511
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
84%+18.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Tennyson High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Hayward, California. The school enrolls 1,511 students. It is part of the Hayward Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHayward Unified
County6001
CityHayward
ZIP94544
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061674002135

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,511
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino73.0%
Black / African American14.1%
Asian5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.7%
Two or More Races1.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
73.0%
Black
14.1%
Asian
5.5%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)