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
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)