Tennyson High

1,511 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tennyson High School, located in Hayward, California, is a public secondary school serving the local community within the Hayward Unified School District. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths, while fostering an environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and personal growth. The school is known for its diverse student body, which mirrors the multicultural makeup of the surrounding Hayward area.

Beyond the classroom, Tennyson High provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, student clubs, and performing arts, which play a significant role in the school's campus culture. The faculty and staff are dedicated to supporting student development through various academic interventions and college-readiness initiatives. By balancing rigorous coursework with community-focused support, Tennyson High aims to empower its students to succeed as productive and engaged citizens after graduation.

1,511

Total Students

84.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tennyson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	1,149
Black	88
Asian	169
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	44

Hispanic
1,149 (76.0%)
Asian
169 (11.2%)
Black
88 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
44 (2.9%)
White
30 (2.0%)
Two or More
29 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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)723-3190
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	118

* 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 9 340

Grade 10 378

Grade 11 374

Grade 12 419