Tennyson High School

Tennyson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
27035 Whitman St,  Hayward, CA
Hayward Unified School District
3.1
3.3
1,558 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lori Villanueva
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
57%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
24
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
22.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
76.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.5%
Black
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.3%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - East Bay 220 Students
University of California - Berkeley 216 Students
San Francisco State University 216 Students
San José State University 213 Students
Chabot College 186 Students
University of California - Davis 173 Students
University of San Francisco 154 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 153 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 139 Students
University of California - San Diego 92 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 71 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Psychology 61 Students
Biology 50 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Sociology 21 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 328 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/30/2024
I would like to see more teachers not being lazy and actually teach the class and not give a packet.
1.0 Senior
12/5/2023
Although everyone at Tennyson had a chance to experience something different or similar, there's an ugly and a pretty side to the school. On one side, there are students who've done their best to look worthy of a fancy university education. But on the other side, there's a cloud where more than half the school mopes under. I've been on either side. I started off my high school experience at Tennyson looking at a screen for hours a day due to COVID. I found it easy to work online, but coming back to in-person schooling, I felt a little lost due to how uncomfortable the atmosphere and environment seemed to me. I didn't feel cared for, and the only good thing were really the people I met and the laughs I had with them. I'm graduating, and I hope to one day visit the school and see things different. I don't want to see teenagers with dreams different from the lack of attention or help they might get from the school. And the lack of encouragement that's only shared with the "smart" people.
4.0 Senior
10/2/2023
Tennyson High School Isn't as bad as people view it. The best part of Tennyson are the Teachers. They want us to succeed and make it to college. The worst part about tennhson are the students. This is becasue A lot of them want to act cool and always fighting. I would like to see Tennyson to be revamped and have a good reputation.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/27/2025
Never had any issues or problems with any teachers or students at this school. Faculty and Staff really care about the students here and are helpful when needed with advice or any questions you may have.
4.0 teacher
8/15/2014
As a teacher at Tennyson for 3+ years, I'd say it is on the up & up. We have a leadership team that abides by its name, a dedicated staff that can take your students as high as they are willing, and a loving, diverse student body. The school is safe - fights are way down. There are lots of clubs, ex...
5.0 other
11/22/2012
i went to tennyson highschool and is one of the best highschool i have ever gone... GO LANCERS!!!!
4.0 other
8/5/2011
As a graduate of this school, I am torn between an average and an above average rating because it is not the cream of the crop preppy school. Needless to say, I am on my way to getting my Masters despite many barriers to a better education given my resources. Most teachers here are compassionate and...

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Tennyson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hayward, CA and is served by the Hayward Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,558 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Tennyson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 57%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $854,249. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mt. Eden High School, Chabot College, Brenkwitz High School, and more. Learn more about what Hayward has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tennyson High School.

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