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2300 Panama Street, Hayward, CA 94545-4662
Summary
Mt. Eden High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 54th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 22.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 713/1,596 (55th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 751/1,596 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,865 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,418 (76.0%) |
| English Learners | 207 (11.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.9 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period. Math rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math +1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
54.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 49% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 5% to 33%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
22.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 28.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Mt. Eden High compare within the district?
Mt. Eden High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Hayward Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mt. Eden High rank in California?
Mt. Eden High ranks No. 713 of 1,596 in reading and No. 751 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Mt. Eden High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.1% meet the reading standard and 21.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mt. Eden High compare with other schools in Hayward?
Mt. Eden High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Hayward with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HaywardHow does Mt. Eden High compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Mt. Eden High is No. 23 in reading and No. 29 in math proficiency among the 45 9–12 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Eden HighThis school | 22.7% | 54.7% |
| Hayward High | 20.8% | 51.4% |
| Leadership Public Schools - Hayward | 19.4% | 60.7% |
