For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,667 students in 94540, CA.
The top ranked public high school in 94540, CA is Hayward High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 94540 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 94540, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 94540 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hayward High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94540, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayward High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1633 East Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170
Grades: 9-12
| 1,667 students
94540, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Highland (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2021 Highland Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3845
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Po Box 5000
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 293-8573
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 94540, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 94540, CA include Hayward High School.
How many public high schools are located in 94540?
1 public high schools are located in 94540.
What is the racial composition of students in 94540?
94540 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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