At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
1,865
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
75%+9.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Mt. Eden High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Hayward, California. The school enrolls 1,865 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
75% 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
ZIP94545
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061674002124
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,865
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino57.5%
Black / African American24.6%
Asian7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.4%
Two or More Races2.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
57.5%
Black
24.6%
Asian
7.8%
Two+
2.5%
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.