Summary:
This analysis examines three public high schools serving grades 9-12 in Hayward, California (zip code 94545), all of which serve student populations with significant economic need, with free or reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 52% to 75%.
Families will find distinct educational approaches among these schools. Mt. Eden High, the largest traditional school in the Hayward Unified district, performs notably better than its district overall, particularly in English proficiency, though it faces challenges with math scores and student attendance. The two charter schools, Impact Academy of Arts & Technology and Leadership Public Schools - Hayward, both achieve very high graduation rates and strong student engagement while operating with lower per-student spending.
When comparing schools, Impact Academy stands out for its exceptional 96.7% graduation rate, while Leadership Public Schools - Hayward leads in English proficiency and has a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of only 5.5%. All three schools perform below the state average in mathematics, indicating a common area for potential improvement across the area's high schools.
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