Summary:
The 94544 zip code area of Hayward, California is home to 12 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This diverse set of schools faces significant educational challenges, with disparities in academic performance and other key metrics across the schools.
Among the standout schools in the area is Hayward Collegiate Charter, a public charter elementary school that ranks 892 out of 5,848 California elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars. This school has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Hayward Unified district and California state averages. In contrast, Tennyson High struggles across multiple indicators, with particularly low proficiency rates and a graduation rate of just 57.1%.
The data reveals high rates of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 42% to 83.33%, and chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.9% to 83.2%, suggesting that the schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student outcomes. The presence of charter schools like Hayward Collegiate Charter and Opportunity Academy indicates that school choice may be an important factor in providing educational opportunities for students in this area, but the overall data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student success across the schools in the 94544 zip code.
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