Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
High school in Hayward, CA · Hayward Unified · Grades 9-12 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 61% of Leadership Public Schools - Hayward students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 19% met the math standard. In reading, that is 11 points above the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 54% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 1st of 4 public high schools in Hayward. Reading results in 2026 were about the same as in 2024, and math results were 12 points lower than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 59% | 64% | 61% | +1 pt |
| Math | 31% | 27% | 19% | −12 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Public Schools - Hayward | 61% | 19% |
| Alameda County | 56% | 49% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
For fall 2025, UC admitted 45 of 58 freshman applicants from Leadership Public Schools - Hayward (78%), and 21 enrolled.
Homes near Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
The typical home value in ZIP code 94545, where Leadership Public Schools - Hayward is located, is $875K, down 2.9% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mt. Eden HighHayward · Grades 9-12 | 55% | 23% | $875K |
| 1.7 mi | Tennyson HighHayward · Grades 9-12 | 25% | 11% | $804K |
| 3.5 mi | Hayward HighHayward · Grades 9-12 | 51% | 21% | $760K |
| 4.0 mi | James Logan HighUnion City · Grades 9-12 | 58% | 41% | $1.20M |
| 4.7 mi | San Lorenzo HighSan Lorenzo · Grades 9-12 | 23% | 5% | $798K |
| 4.8 mi | Arroyo HighSan Lorenzo · Grades 9-12 | 47% | 27% | $798K |
School details
- Address
- 28000 Calaroga Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (510) 300-1340
- District
- Hayward Unified
- County
- Alameda County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 580 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2005
- Website
- www.leadps.org/hayward
- State school code
- 01611920108670
Common questions
How did Leadership Public Schools - Hayward do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 61% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 19% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Leadership Public Schools - Hayward?
580 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Leadership Public Schools - Hayward students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 45 of 58 UC freshman applicants from Leadership Public Schools - Hayward were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 13% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Leadership Public Schools - Hayward?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94545, where Leadership Public Schools - Hayward is located, is $875K, down 2.9% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Leadership Public Schools - Hayward guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.