Mt. Eden High

1,865 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mt. Eden High School, located in Hayward, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving a diverse student body within the Hayward Unified School District. The school is well-known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to providing a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, the campus emphasizes both college readiness and career technical education, offering various pathways that allow students to explore their interests in technology, the arts, and professional fields.

Beyond the classroom, Mt. Eden is particularly recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school boasts a storied history in performing arts, including highly regarded band and dance programs, as well as an active athletics department. By fostering an environment that encourages student engagement—whether through leadership roles, competitive sports, or artistic expression—Mt. Eden High School strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and the broader world.

1,865

Total Students

85.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Eden High
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	1,145
Black	119
Asian	403
Two or More	69
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	79

Hispanic
1,145 (61.4%)
Asian
403 (21.6%)
Black
119 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
79 (4.2%)
Two or More
69 (3.7%)
White
47 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hayward Unified
Phone:	(510)723-3180
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,099
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	300

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 438

Grade 10 461

Grade 11 533

Grade 12 433